In Teatro Real, Stravinsky’s “Persephone” is performed as a mesmerizing melodramatic opera in three scenes. Conducted by Teodor Currentzis and directed by Peter Sellars, the production and sets are extraordinary, and Sellars does not let the audience down, with his daring interpretations. Dominique Blanc plays Persephone and Paul Groves is Eumolpus bringing life to the mythic tale. Stravinsky’s intricate score highlights solo woodwind and brass, adding a haunting texture.