The opening was nothing short of miraculous, as Mariana Flores—performing the triple roles of La Musica, Proserpina, and Euridice—appeared like a vision in a halo of golden light. Her portrayal of La Musica possessed a mythic storytelling power, as if she were summoning the narrative from an ocean of ancient memories. Later, her Proserpina was imbued with a persuasive, regal power of the Underworld. Finally, as Euridice, she was utterly enchanting; her duets with Orpheus possessed a heart-wrenching sincerity. Her long monologue before their second, painful parting—underpinned by the orchestra and Alarcón’s magical harpsichord accompaniment—was hauntingly beautiful, a performance that lingered in the mind long after.

Valerio Contaldo, de voz broncínea, pero, por desgracia, «demasiado impaciente» para evitar la desaparición definitiva de la radiante Musica/Eurídice de la apasionada soprano argentina Mariana Flores, de timbre solar.

Les voix de Mariana Flores (Miriam de Magdala) et d’Anna Quintans (Maria) apportent d’autres touches poétiques par leur présence impérieuse, évidente et par l’ensorcellement de leurs timbres qui parfois se mêlent de façon si complémentaire.