Orpheus, Eurydice by Twenty Finger Duo, Jūra Elena Šedytė, Albertas Navickas and Rimantas Ribačiauskas

ORPHEUS, EURYDICE
Music and dance performance
For violin, cello, electronics and two dancers

Inspired by Carlo Rovelli’s acclaimed book 'The Order of Time', this musical piece offers a contemporary interpretation of the myth of Orpheus as he leaves time behind and wanders into eternity in the hope of reuniting with his beloved Eurydice.

The score, composed by Albertas Navickas and Jūra Elena Šedytė, and based on the original libretto written by a playwright Rimantas Ribačiauskas, weaves together the hauntingly beautiful movements of violin and cello – performed by Twenty Fingers Duo – with rich electronic soundscapes and pulsating rhythms. The music is a tapestry of evocative melodies, innovative extended techniques, and unexpected sonic textures, creating an immersive auditory experience.

This work has been recognized as the Best Stage Work in the Lithuanian Composers' Union Competition and received a nomination for Best Music for Stage at the prestigious Lithuanian Theatre Awards ('Golden Stage Crosses').

Tracklist

1.	Sleepless Nights	6:38

2.	The Beginning of the Dream	3:05

3.	Leaving Time Behind	6:06

4.	Crossing	6:18

5.	Reunion	2:20

6.	Condition	3:23

7.	Eurydice’s Way	4:12

8.	Crossing Back to Time	2:23

9.	Lullaby	2:33

10.	Coda	5:41

Credits

released February 19, 2025

Concept: Lora Kmieliauskaitė, Arnas Kmieliauskas, Albertas Navickas, Rimantas Ribačiauskas, Martynas Rimeikis, Jūra Elena Šedytė
Composers: Albertas Navickas and Jūra Elena Šedytė
Performers: Lora Kmieliauskaitė and Arnas Kmieliauskas (ensemble Twenty Fingers Duo)
Libretto author: Rimantas Ribačiauskas

Sound recordings, sound design and mixing: Julius Aglinskas
Recorded at: MiSC, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
Artwork and design: Lauryna Narkevičiūtė-Kmieliauskė
Libretto editor: Malachi Black

Special thanks to: Vidas Bizunevičius, Arvydas Buinauskas, Jeronimas Krivickas, Julija Stankevičiūtė, Juozas Valenta

Supported by LATGA, AGATA, Lithuanian Council for Culture and Vilnius City Municipality

All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, rental, public performance and broadcast use of this recording is prohibited.

© Lora Kmieliauskaitė, Arnas Kmieliauskas, Albertas Navickas, Rimantas Ribačiauskas, Jūra Elena Šedytė, 2022
℗ Tarp tylos, 2025

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