Orfeo Ed Euridice May 11, 2011

Countertenor David Daniels will sing the role of Orfeo in a revival of Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice.' Daniels is the only male singer in Met history to have sung the role of Orfeo, which is traditionally sung by mezzo-sopranos. Kate Royal will make her Met debut as Orfeo's lost love, Euridice. Antony Walker, music director of Pittsburgh Opera and Washington Concert Opera, will make his Met debut conducting the opera. Mark Morris's 2007 production of the opera features extensive choreography by the dance legend, including the famous 'Dance of the Blessed Spirits.'