"Che faro, senza Euridice" from Orfeo ed Euridice

Makena Bauss performing the aria "Che faro, senza Euridice" from Gluck's opera Orfeo ed Euridice, written for Mezzo-Soprano as Orfeo (Trouser Part), at Western Michigan University's Seminar 2010 Chamber Music Festival. Summary: Based off the Greek legend, Orpheus goes to the Underworld in an attempt to bring back his love Euridice from the dead. Orfeus makes a deal with the Gods that if he can lead Euridice out of the Underworld without looking back at her, she may return to life. Hurt and assuming he is indifferent towards her, she complains that she would rather die than live without his love. Orpheus turns to assure her of his love, and she dies. In lament, Orpheus sings "Che faro, senza Euridice" (What will I do without my Euridice?)