An opera based on lost love, ethical quandaries, betrayal and the Orpheus legend. A performance by British soloists, New Music Players, conducted by Carlos del Cueto. Dual CD and DVD release on Metier 4 November 2013. With essays by Prof James Williams and Prof Michal Grover-Friedlander. The work reflects on French poet and film-maker Jean Cocteau's interest in the Orpheus myth. The release format allows viewing and listening in stereo or in 5.1. The soloists are: EDWARD GRINT baritone (Poet) LUCY WILLIAMS mezzo-soprano (Princess Death) JULIAN PODGER tenor (Orpheus) EMILY PHILIPS soprano (Eurydice) ANDREW RADLEY counter-tenor (Raymond) DVD: dual sided, PAL & NTSC compatible, region 0 (universal play)