IPHIGÉNIE EN TAURIDE

Program

CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK
Iphigénie en Tauride

2h without interval

Five years after the triumph of Iphigenia in Aulis, Christoph Willibald Gluck once again turns his attention to this mythological character. This time, the young girl is not promised a sacrifice but must consider the sacrifice of her brother Orestes. This dilemma is sublimated by the composer into a “tragedy set to music” in line with his reform of opera. His score finds a director worthy of it in the person of Robert Carsen, who signs images of great beauty. A jewel for the mezzo-soprano Karine Deshayes who plays the title role for the first time.

Cast

Karine Deshayes, Iphigénie
Ben Bliss, Pylade
Jérôme Boutillier, Oreste
André Heyboer, Thoas
Chœur accentus / Opéra de Rouen Normandie
Orchestre de l’Opéra de Rouen Normandie
Christophe Rousset, conductor
Christophe Grapperon, choirmaster
Robert Carsen, staging