Description
Christoph Willibald Gluck's Iphigénie en Tauride DVD
UPC: 0807280037791
Product Features
- Title: Iphigénie en Tauride by Christoph Willibald Gluck
- Conductor: William Christie
- Stage Director: Claus Guth
- Stage and Costume Design: Christian Schmidt
- Lighting Designer: Jürgen Hoffmann
- Chorus Master: Jürg Hämmerli
- Dramaturgy: Bettina Auer
- Choreography: Helge Letonja
- Performers:Orchestra: "La Scintilla" of the Zurich Opera House
- Iphigénie: Juliette Galstian
- Oreste: Rodney Gilfry
- Pylade: Deon van der Walt
- Thoas: Anton Scharinger
- Diane: Martina Janková
- Femme grecque: Anna Soranno
- Première prêtresse: Lisa Lorenz
- Seconde prêtresse: Eleanor Paunovic
- Scythe: Michael Mrosek
- Ministre: Thomas Pütz
- Doubles: Paul Lorenger, Catharine Villiger, Bernhard Rubin, Eva Zmekova
- Chorus: Chorus, Ballet School, and Supernumerary Association of the Zurich Opera House
- Format: DVD (NTSC, Region Code: 0)
- Language: French with subtitles in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
- Sound: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Running Time: 108 minutes
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik
- Release Year: 2011
- Special Features: Live performance from the Zurich Opera House, recorded in 2001
Overview
Christoph Willibald Gluck's Iphigénie en Tauride is a powerful opera in four acts that explores themes of fate, family, and redemption. This production, recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in 2001, features the acclaimed conductor William Christie leading the Orchestra "La Scintilla" in a performance that captures the intense emotions and dramatic depth of Gluck’s music. Directed by Claus Guth, the staging is visually stunning, with modern set and costume designs by Christian Schmidt that complement the timeless nature of the story.
The cast is led by Juliette Galstian as Iphigénie, with Rodney Gilfry as Oreste and Deon van der Walt as Pylade, delivering performances that bring out the complex relationships and tragic destiny of the characters. This DVD offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Gluck’s most celebrated operas, known for its expressive arias and powerful choral sections.
Interesting Facts
- Iphigénie en Tauride is considered one of Gluck’s greatest operas and is a key work in the reform of opera that he championed, focusing on dramatic coherence and the integration of music and drama.
- This production is noted for its minimalist and modern visual approach, which enhances the psychological intensity of the narrative.
- The opera is based on the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, and explores themes of sacrifice, revenge, and the gods' influence on human lives.
- William Christie, a renowned conductor specializing in Baroque and Classical repertoire, brings a historically informed approach to this performance, drawing out the nuances of Gluck's score.
Track Listing
- Act 1: Iphigénie’s despair and her role as a priestess in Tauris.
- Act 2: The arrival of Oreste and Pylade and their capture.
- Act 3: The recognition scene between Iphigénie and Oreste.
- Act 4: The dramatic resolution and the intervention of the goddess Diana.
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik
- RM Associates
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