Orfeo - Glimpse the origins of opera with conductor John Eliot Gardiner, who brings his “relentless intelligence and audacity” (Guardian, U.K.) to what is widely considered the first great work in the opera repertoire. Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo places the tragic Greek lovers Orpheus and Eurydice in an entirely new sound world, taking the dramatic arc of their myth to new heights of emotion.
The Return of Ulysses - The Monteverdi Choir and founding director John Eliot Gardiner represent “the best of the early-music movement in England” (New York Times). In this semi-staged performance, The Return of Ulysses portrays the moving conclusion of Homer’s Odyssey, in which Monteverdi highlights the essential humanity of Ulysses amongst quarrelling gods, scheming servants, and conniving courtiers.
The Coronation of Poppea - Monteverdi’s surprising operatic swan song, The Coronation of Poppea, is a celebration of carnal love and ambition triumphing at the expense of reason and morality. John Eliot Gardiner and the Monteverdi Choir bring this early opera to life in a semi-staged performance, including the earliest version of a great diva scena by the self-proclaimed “despised queen,” Ottavia.
Part of the White Light Festival 2017
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Gardiner Conducts Monteverdi
First Preview: Oct 14, 2017
Opening Date: Oct 18, 2017
Closing Date: Oct 22, 2017
Running Time: 02:30
Playing @
Alice Tully Hall
1941 Broadway, New York City, NY 10023
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: All performances with English supertitles Limited seating for all performances
Performance Schedule
ALL PERFORMANCES @ 7 PM
ORFEO - Wednesday, October 18th
THE RETURN OF ULYSSES - Thursday, October 19th
THE CORONATION OF POPPEA - Saturday, October 21st
Music
- Claudio Monteverdi
Director
- John Eliot Gardiner & Elsa Rooke
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Full-price tickets:
$35.00 - $165.00
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Infrared assistive listening devices (headsets and neck loops) available at the Head Usher’s Desk. A valid photo ID is needed to ensure return. -
Passenger Loading Zone
South corner of West 66th Street and Broadway -
Restroom
Accessible men’s and women’s restrooms on lower level orchestra right. Accessible unisex restrooms on lobby/street level, on the ramp to the left of the box office windows. -
Water Fountain
Accessible on lower level orchestra right. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair accessible locations and designated aisle transfer seats are available throughout the theater. Specify accessible seating when purchasing to ensure most suitable accommodations.
