New Opera Singapore Dichterliebe 48. He captivated the crowd with his soulful and strong vocals, bringing out every emotion from the pieces, using a plethora of vocal techniques and dramatic expressions. Jacques Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld . This production was staged at Victoria Theatre on 29 July 2016 and 31 July 2016. New Opera Singapore commended its fifth commemoration with another stellar execution at the restored Victoria Theater. Established by Korean Soprano and singing educator Jeong Ae Ree, the fit troupe exhibits the exemplary Greek story of Orpheus and Euridice, deciphered by Jeremy Sams, with music composed by Jacques Offenbach. Orpheus In
Orpheus son of the Thracian king Oeagrus and the Muse Calliope. Greeks of the Classical age venerated Orpheus as the greatest of all poets and musicians; it was said that while Hermes had invented the lyre, Orpheus had perfected it. Poets such as Simonides of Ceos said that Orpheus' music and singing could charm the birds, fish and wild beasts, coax the trees and rocks into dance, and divert the course of rivers. Orpheus was one of the handful of Greek heroes to visit the Underworld and return; his music and song even had power over Hades. Some sources credit Orpheus