OPERA: The Descent of Orpheus - Springboard Opera

Title: The Descent of Orpheus

Presented By: Springboard Opera

Genre: Baroque Opera

Synopsis: Journey into the Underworld in Springboard Opera's Queensland premiere of La descente d'Orphée aux Enfers by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Blending authentic Baroque opera, period dance and historically informed performance, this timeless myth follows Orpheus as he descends into the realm of the dead to rescue his beloved Eurydice. Guided by the power of music and faced with an impossible choice, he must answer the ultimate question: how far would you go for love?

Written By: Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Performance Dates: Friday 10 July – Saturday 11 July 2026

Performance Times:

• Friday 10 July – 7:00pm

• Saturday 11 July – 2:00pm

Performance Location and Address: Grand on Ann, 311 Ann Street, Brisbane City QLD

Ticket Costs:

• Adult $85

• 4MBS Subscriber $75

• Student $30

• Child (17 & Under) $15

Ticket Link: https://collections.humanitix.com/the-descent-of-orpheus

Creative Team:

• Musical Director: Peter Roennfeldt

• Movement Director: Lois Redman

Production Website: https://www.springboardopera.com.au/the-descent-of-orpheus

Other information: Sung in French with English surtitles. Featuring an orchestra performing on authentic period instruments and a production incorporating Baroque dance and historically informed performance practices. This is the Queensland premiere of Charpentier's La descente d'Orphée aux Enfers.