

Eurydice
A DESCENT INTO INFINITY
An individual journey to an intermediate space, between matter and eternity, where time fades and the laws of space cease to exist.
For centuries, we've pondered the infinity of our soul, which leaves our body behind as a temporary shell after death and continues to wander. Whether reincarnated, ascended to heaven, or uploaded to the cloud, these are desires based on the contradiction between the illusory material world and a higher, eternal reality in which we resign ourselves.
Eurydice, a Descent into Infinity is a virtual reality opera inspired by the ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. As a spectator, you embark on a personal journey to an in-between space, between matter and eternity, where time fades and the laws of space dissolve. "Where do you belong? Among wandering, disembodied souls, or with both feet firmly planted on the ground?"
Eurydice's hypnotic song draws you ever deeper into the labyrinth of corridors, ruins, and balustrades, revealing dizzying depths and vistas. Your curiosity is the best compass in this fascinating interspace filled with VR, poetry, and enchanting music.


Eurydice, a Descent into Infinity won a Reflet D'or at the Geneva International Film Festival, a Silver Yusr at the Red Sea International Film Festival, and the Best Design Award at ART*VR in Prague.

Showcases
Eurydice, a descent ino infinity was presented at:
27/08/2022 - 30/08/2022 PREMIÈRE CULTURA NOVA, HEERLEN, THE NETHERLANDS
01/09/2022 - 20/09/2022 INTERNATIONALE PREMIÈRE LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA, VENICE, ITALY
22/09/2022 - 25/09/2022 SEPTEMBER ME, AMERSFOORT, THE NETHERLANDS
04/11/2022 - 13/11/2022 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
11/11/2022 - 13/11/2022 NOVEMBER MUSIC, ‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, THE NETHERLANDS
28/11/2022 - 02/12/2022 VR DAYS, DE DOELEN, ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
02/12/2022 - 08/12/2022 RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
24/02/2023 - 05/03/2023 EYE FILMMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
19/05/2022 - 22/05/2023 SPRING, STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS
27/08/2023 - 29/08/2023 REPRISE CULTURA NOVA, HEERLEN, THE NETHERLANDS
01/09/2023 - 17/09/2023 MEET, MILAN, ITALY
31/10/2023 - 05/11/2023 ART VR, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

press
Het Parool
In VR-opera op weg naar de wonderlijk mooie hel van Eurydice
After 25 minutes of wandering through the VR opera Eurydice, the concept of 'infinity' is no longer so abstract
★★★★☆

making of
credits
team
Direction Celine Daemen
VR art direction Aron Fels Libretto Charlotte Van den Broeck
Composition Kate Moore
Sound design and composition Wouter Snoei
Sing Sterre Konijn
Made it possible by Fonds Podiumkunsten, Grensverleggers, a scheme to support cultural collaborations between parties in Flanders, the Province of North Brabant, the Province of Limburg and the Province of Zeeland, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunsten, Prins Bernard Cultuurfonds, Janivo Stichting, Brand Cultuurfonds
crew
Design physical space Scott Robin Jun
Modeling Assets Yannick Verweij
Assistant VR Design Eline Oppewal and Tommy Jansen
FX Cyriel Verkuijlen
Technical Development Malou Minkjan
Translation Libretto David McKay
credits
production
This VR opera is developed within the Nieuwe Makers scheme in collaboration with Silbersee and VIA ZUID.
SILBERSEE
SILBERSEE — Producer
Artistic Director Romain Bischoff
Business Manager Katrien Sitters
Creative Producer Dominique Slegers
Project Management Jan Van den Bossche
Producer and Tour Manager Isha Plug
PR Imke Muriël van Herk
Sales Jimmy-Pierre de Graaf
Sustainability Manager Stella van Himbergen
Graphic Design Lise Bruyneel
VIA ZUID
Artistic Director Jackie Smeets
Director Ton Driessen
Artistic Developer Joost Segers
PR Maaike Frencken
dank
With thanks to coaches Romain Bischoff (mentor), Jan Van den Bossche (dramaturgy and communication), Guido Jansen (dramaturgy), Yannis Kyriakides (music), Ravian van den Hil (context), Elke Müller (philosophy), Toffey (marketing), Roelof Terpstra (technology)
With thanks to Luca Meisters, Sanne Smits, Olivier Herter, Josette Daemen, Anna Verkouteren Jansen, Loek Daemen, Ank Aerts, Effenaar Smart Venue
