Orfeo ed Euridice (opera)

"Orfeo ed Euridice" is an opera by composer Christoph Willibald Gluck that tells the myth of Orpheus, a talented musician, who descends into the underworld to rescue his wife Eurydice. The story explores themes of love, loss, and faith, emphasizing emotional depth over spectacle. The opera features beautiful, expressive music that highlights Orpheus’s inner feelings and the profound power of music to transcend despair. It is renowned for its clarity of structure and emotional honesty, making it a landmark work in the development of modern opera.