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William Kentridge's production of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo premiered at the Glyndebourne Opera House on June 14, 2026, with Jonathan Cohen conducting and Krystian Adam as Orfeo.

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Glyndebourne, UK

Who
William Kentridge, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Jonathan Cohen, Krystian Adam, Francesca Aspromonte
What
William Kentridge's production of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo premiered at the Glyndebourne Opera House on June 14, 2026, with Jonathan Cohen conducting and Krystian Adam as Orfeo.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:24 GMT · 3h 28m ago
Where
Glyndebourne, UK ·
Why
This new production of the world's first great opera set the Orpheus myth in an artist's studio, reflecting the theme of creativity.
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This premiere represents a significant artistic event in the opera world, with a prominent director presenting a new interpretation of an iconic work. The production is praised as a landmark, indicating potential influence on future stagings.

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    William Kentridge set Monteverdi's opera L'Orfeo in an artist's studio during its premiere at Glyndebourne.
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    William Kentridge's production of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo premiered at the Glyndebourne Opera House on June 14, 2026, with Jonathan Cohen conducting and Krystian Adam as Orfeo.

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