Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)

Les malheurs d'Orphée (1924)

opera in three acts for baritone, soprano, solo voice and orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1924
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Heugel
    • Opus: 85
    • Dedication: Princesse Edmond de Polignac
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Texte d'Armand Lunel.

Detailed formation
  • soloists: baritone, soprano, unspecified soloist voice
  • flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, trumpet, timpani, drum kit, harp, violin, viola, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 1925
    Location:

    Belgique, Bruxelles, Théâtre de la Monnaie


    Performers:

    Corneil de Thoran, direction.