| The Mask of Orpheus | |
|---|---|
| Opera by Harrison Birtwistle | |
.jpg) The composer in 2008 | |
| Librettist | Peter Zinovieff |
| Language | English |
| Based on | Orpheus myth |
| Premiere | 21 May 1986 English National Opera, London |
The Mask of Orpheus is an opera with music by Harrison Birtwistle, electronic music realised by Barry Anderson and a libretto by Peter Zinovieff. It was premiered in London at the English National Opera on 21 May 1986 to great critical acclaim.[1] A recorded version conducted by Andrew Davis and Martyn Brabbins has also received good reviews.[2][3] A new production of the opera was staged at the English National Opera in 2019, conducted by Martyn Brabbins and James Henshaw.[4] The work is around three hours long.
- ^ Simon Thomas (August 2009). "Reviews – The Mask of Orpheus". What's On Stage. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Birtwistle". BBC Music Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Review – Orpheus revealed". Gramophone. December 1997. Retrieved 16 August 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Andrew Clements (20 October 2019). "The Mask of Orpheus review – travesty of a production is nothing to laugh about". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2023.