Gluck: Iphigénie en Aulide – Première Mondiale by Opera de Lyon & Radio France (Audio CD)

Product Information

UPC: 0022924500329
Catalog Number: 2292-45003-2
Product Type: Digital Opera Recording
Title: Iphigénie en Aulide
Composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714–1787)
Opera Form: Opéra en trois actes / Opera in three acts / Oper in drei Akten
World Premiere Recording: Yes – First worldwide recording
Performers:

• José van Dam
• Anne Sofie von Otter
• Lynne Dawson
• John Aler
• Bernard Deletré
• Gilles Cachemaille
• René Schirrer
• Guillemette Laurens
• Ann Monoyios
• Isabelle Eschenbrenner
• (Additional cast members portray characters such as Agamemnon, Clytemnestre, Iphigénie, Achille, Patrocle, Calchas, Arcas, Diane, and roles representing “une femme grecque” and “une esclave”.)
  Orchestra & Chorus:
• Monteverdi Choir
• Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
  Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner
  Production/Co-production:
• Erato Musifrance / Radio France for La Musique Française
• In coproduction with Opera de Lyon and Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
  Total Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 14 minutes
  Manufacturing: Made and printed in Germany

Overview

English Overview

Discover Christoph Willibald Gluck’s groundbreaking opera Iphigénie en Aulide in its world premiere recording—a historic achievement brought to life by the celebrated Opera de Lyon and Radio France. This digital recording, conducted by the renowned John Eliot Gardiner, presents the opera in three acts with a stellar cast including José van Dam, Anne Sofie von Otter, and Lynne Dawson. Based on the poignant libretto by Marie François Louis Gand Bailli du Roullet (as indicated on this first worldwide recording), Gluck’s masterful reimagining of the ancient myth weaves together dramatic emotion and refined musical expression. A must-have collectible for opera aficionados and classical music enthusiasts alike, this release offers an unparalleled listening experience that honors both tradition and innovative artistry.

French Overview (Vue d'ensemble)

Découvrez l’opéra révolutionnaire de Christoph Willibald Gluck, Iphigénie en Aulide, tel qu’interprété pour la toute première fois dans cet enregistrement mondial. Réalisé par l’Opéra de Lyon en collaboration avec Radio France, cet enregistrement numérique, dirigé par le renommé John Eliot Gardiner, présente l’œuvre en trois actes avec un casting exceptionnel comprenant José van Dam, Anne Sofie von Otter et Lynne Dawson. Basé sur le livret poignant de Marie François Louis Gand Bailli du Roullet (tel qu’indiqué sur ce premier enregistrement mondial), le chef-d’œuvre de Gluck réinvente le mythe antique avec une intensité dramatique et une expression musicale raffinée. Un incontournable pour les passionnés d’opéra et de musique classique, offrant une expérience d’écoute inégalée qui allie tradition et audace artistique.

Product Features

Format & Packaging

• Media Format: Digital recording (available on CD or digital download as per release format)
• Packaging: Presented in a high-quality design typical of the Erato Musifrance collection, encapsulating the heritage of French musical culture
• Edition: World premiere recording showcasing Gluck’s visionary work

Musical & Production Details

• Opera Structure:
  Iphigénie en Aulide is set in three acts, featuring a dramatic and emotional journey through ancient Greek themes.
• Libretto:
  The opera’s text is based on the work by Marie François Louis Gand Bailli du Roullet, marking a milestone as the first worldwide recording of this version.
• Performance Highlights:Production Heritage:
  • Conducting: John Eliot Gardiner’s inspired leadership brings out the intricate textures of Gluck’s score.
  • Orchestration & Chorus: The Monteverdi Choir and the Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon deliver a robust and authentically nuanced accompaniment.
  • Vocal Excellence: Distinguished soloists such as José van Dam, Anne Sofie von Otter, and Lynne Dawson, among others, shine in their respective roles, giving life to iconic characters including Agamemnon, Clytemnestre, and Iphigénie.
• 
  This recording is part of a prestigious collection by Erato Musifrance, co-produced with Radio France and the Opera de Lyon, ensuring a legacy of quality and authenticity in classical music.

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

• Historical Milestone:
  This release marks the world premiere recording of Iphigénie en Aulide, a rare and coveted addition to the operatic canon of Gluck.
• Collaborative Mastery:
  The project is an exemplary collaboration between Erato Musifrance, Radio France, Opera de Lyon, and Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, bringing together Europe's foremost talents in classical opera.
• Artistic Legacy:
  Gluck’s innovative approach in Iphigénie en Aulide paved the way for modern operatic reform, emphasizing dramatic narrative and musical clarity—a legacy beautifully captured in this edition.

French Interesting Facts (Faits intéressants)

• Étape historique :
  Cet enregistrement constitue le premier enregistrement mondial de Iphigénie en Aulide, un ajout rare et prisé au répertoire lyrique de Gluck.
• Collaboration d'excellence :
  Le projet réunit de manière exemplaire Erato Musifrance, Radio France, l'Opéra de Lyon et le Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, rassemblant ainsi les plus grands talents européens de l’opéra classique.
• Héritage artistique :
  L’approche innovante de Gluck dans Iphigénie en Aulide a ouvert la voie à une réforme opératique moderne, mettant en avant la clarté narrative et musicale – un héritage superbement retranscrit dans cette édition.

Track Listing

Due to the opera’s multi-act structure, the detailed track listing encompasses a series of recitatives, arias, ensembles, and choruses that unfold the narrative of ancient Greek passion and tragedy.
Total Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 14 minutes.
(For detailed movement-by-movement breakdown, refer to the accompanying booklet or digital liner notes.)

Publishers

Released as part of the Erato Musifrance collection in conjunction with Radio France and the Opera de Lyon. Co-produced with the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.
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French:

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