About the Performance

The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the Underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days. Brilliant American composer Matthew Aucoin now carries that tradition into the 21st century with a captivating new take on the story—a product of the Met’s commissioning program. With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, adapted from her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydice’s point of view. Yannick Nézet-Séguin oversees the momentous Met premiere from the podium, leading Aucoin’s evocative music and an immersive new staging by Mary Zimmerman. Soprano Erin Morley sings the title role, opposite baritone Joshua Hopkins as Orpheus and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński as his otherworldly alter-ego. Bass-baritone Nathan Berg is Eurydice’s father and fellow resident of the underworld, with tenor Barry Banks as Hades himself.

Ticketing Policy

• If you purchase a student ticket, you will be required to show your Sewanee Student ID when you check in to the event.

• We have a very limited number of tickets to this event, so don't wait to purchase your ticket.

• If you do not arrive at the Ralston Room by 12pm CT for the event, your ticket will be forfeited and we will offer your seat to the first person in the stand-by line. If you are unable to purchase tickets because they are sold out, you may have a chance obtain one of these forfeited tickets.

• You must be in the stand-by line at the venue at 12pm CT for a chance to obtain one of these forfeited tickets.

Masking will be required per University guidelines.