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Monteverdi ORFEO (1607) in Relief of Los Angeles (2025) For the Gonzaga 1607 celebration, Striggio adopted the ancient (from Plato) Orpheus and Euridice story, 'humanizing' the tragic ending a bit. Monteverdi's great music allows the drama to process from the joyous wedding through the shades of the underworld as the hero Orpheus will not let his love die. The Chorus comments and incorporates those who guide or detract him from his goals. Opinions differ as to the motive of the tragedy, our artists are clear about their roles, however. Starring Enrico Busia as Orfeo, with Anna Tonna, Kirsten Sjödahl, Daniel Pincus, Valerie Samn, Emma, Erik-Peter Mortensen, Joan-marie Zimmerman, Elizabeth Thorne, Joe Chappel, Marie Anello, Sam Flores, Justin Davis, Brian Wong, and the company led by Richard Porterfield. We are happy to join the Early Music Community in providing a portion of the proceeds to Los Angeles Government Relief groups. View Poster 7pm Saturday June 28, 2025 Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan/ Iglesia Luterana Trinidad 164 West 100th Street, Manhattan Suggested admission donation, $20. Students, free. non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. To support this performance of Monteverdi's "L'Orfeo," click here: L’Orfeo June 28 |