Orpheus and Eurydice, a tragic love story from Greek mythology that has inspired many great artists in the centuries since. A story that speaks of the power of music to form unbreakable bonds whilst also challenging notions of faith in the word of the Gods. So, who were Orpheus and Eurydice, and how did it all go wrong for them? Let’s find out together...

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