Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi

"L' Orfeo" is an opera composed by the Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi. 

The lyrics are in Italian. It is considered the first whole opera preserved. It was premiered in 1607.

VIDEO - "L'ORFEO" - Performed by Jordi Savall - Liceu Theatre in Barcelona

Pay special attention to the original instruments from the Baroque period