"Examines the development of modern theatre through an examination of a reconstruction of Gluck's opera, Orpheus and Eurydice. It examines the developments in stagecraft and the ideas of Wagner and Adolphe Appia, who formulated theories on production which are still adhered to."
"The Swiss artist Adolphe Appia formulated an entirely new theory of theatrical production. He attempted to vusualise, simply and purely, the bare essentials of the settings which the music and actions on stage suggested to him."@en
"Starting with Wagner's reform of opera, it details the ideas of Adolphe Appia, who first formulated a theory of production with movement, music, lighting, and stage setting all integrated to create a unified effect."@en
"This video looks at the influence Ancient theatre architecture has on modern theatre."@en
"Artists and scholars return to their classical roots and the european theatrical art was strongly influenced by ancient exmple. Theartical architecture and scenic conventions attempt to copy and interpret ancient practices."@en
"The development of modern theatrical arts and design from the Renaissance to the 20th century as seen through the opera, focusing on Adolphe Appia's production of Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice."@en