The Mask of Orpheus

The Mask of Orpheus
Opera by Harrison Birtwistle
The composer in 2008
LibrettistPeter Zinovieff
LanguageEnglish
Based onOrpheus myth
Premiere
21 May 1986 (1986-05-21)
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. A recorded version conducted by Andrew Davis and Martyn Brabbins has also received good reviews. A new production of the opera was staged at the English National Opera in 2019, conducted by Martyn Brabbins and James Henshaw. The work is around three hours long.

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