Gluck
Orfeo ed Euridice — opera reform
The great reformer of opera. Reacting against the ornamental excesses of opera seria, Gluck stripped opera back to dramatic truth — simple, noble, and focused on the text. His Orfeo ed Euridice is the oldest opera in continuous repertoire.
Key works
- Orfeo ed Euridice1762— Opera reformed — drama over virtuosity