Opera Atelier presents The Descent of Orpheus

Opera Atelier presents Marc Antoine Charpentier’s The Descent of Orpheus, recounting the timeless story of the poet Orpheus and his journey to hell and back to rescue his lover from death. The opera unfolds with the extravagant splendour and drama of the court of the Sun King, Louis XIV. This fully staged Canadian premiere brings together Opera Atelier’s singers and dancers with soloists from Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. American tenor Daniel McGrew makes his Canadian debut in the title role. An introduction to opera and ballet for family and friends, presented at Toronto’s Koerner Hall.