Dive into the rich tapestry of classical opera with Christoph Willibald Gluck's masterful "Iphigenia in Aulis." This 2014 release from Oehms Classics offers a captivating journey through one of Gluck's most celebrated works, showcasing his innovative approach to opera that bridged the gap between Baroque and Classical styles. The album features a complete performance of Gluck's opera, meticulously arranged and conducted by Christoph Spering, with the Chorus Musicus Köln delivering a powerful and nuanced performance.
"Iphigenia in Aulis" is a dramatic retelling of the ancient Greek myth, where King Agamemnon is faced with the daunting task of sacrificing his daughter Iphigenia to ensure favorable winds for his fleet. The opera is renowned for its poignant arias and stirring choruses, which explore themes of duty, sacrifice, and divine intervention. The libretto, penned by Nicolas-François Guillard, complements Gluck's music beautifully, creating a seamless blend of text and melody that resonates deeply with the listener.
The album spans nearly two hours, providing a comprehensive experience of Gluck's operatic genius. Highlights include the stirring "Ouverture," the haunting "O Artemis, Erzürnte" sung by Agamemnon, and the powerful ensemble pieces that bring the opera's dramatic tension to a head. The cast features some of the most talented vocalists of our time, including Camilla Nylund, Christian Elsner, and Michelle Breedt, each bringing their unique interpretive skills to their respective roles.
This recording is not just a performance but a testament to Gluck's enduring influence on the world of opera. The meticulous attention to detail in both the musical arrangement and the vocal performances makes this album a standout in the genre. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of classical music, "Iphigenia in Aulis" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77: OuvertureChristoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 1: O Artemis, Erzürnte (Agamemnon)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Oliver Zwarg, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 2: Länger darfst du nicht widerstreben (Chorus, Kalchas, Agamemnon)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Raimund Nolte, Oliver Zwarg, Das Neue Orchester, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 3: Du siehst, wie laut das Heer schon wütet (Agamemnon)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Oliver Zwarg, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 3: Klytamnestra mit der Tochter! (Chorus, Agamemnon, Kalchas)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Oliver Zwarg, Raimund Nolte, Chorus Musicus Köln, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 4: Welch ein Reiz! Welche Majestät! (Chorus, Agamemnon, Kalchas)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Oliver Zwarg, Raimund Nolte, Das Neue Orchester, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 4: Wie gern hört mein Ohr dieses schmeichelnde Lob (Klytamnestra)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 4: MenuettoChristoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 4: Die Liebe, durch die sie mich ehren (Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 5: Lasst uns allein! (Klytamnestra, Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Michelle Breedt, Camilla Nylund, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 5: Waffne dich mit zürnendem Mute (Klytamnestra)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 6: Hab' ich recht gehört? (Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 7: Ist's ein Traum, der mich täuscht? (Achilles, Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act I Scene 7: Mein Bangen (Iphigenia, Achilles)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 1: Lass deine Brust Freude durchwallen (Chorus, Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 1: Bald von Fürchten und bald von Hoffen (Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 2: Meine Tochter, bald macht Hymen dich glücklich! (Klytamnestra, Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 3: MarchChristoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 3: Singt laut und erhebt eure Königin! (Achilles, Chorus)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 4: Der Ehe holder Gott! (Arcas, Achilles, Klytamnestra)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Christian Elsner, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 5: Ach, zum Tode verdammt (Klytamnestra, Achilles, Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Michelle Breedt, Christian Elsner, Camilla Nylund, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 5: Ja, mein Vater ist er (Iphigenia, Klytamnestra, Achilles)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Michelle Breedt, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 6: Folg' mir, du Treuer! (Achilles, Arcas)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 6: Ha! Er kommt! (Achilles, Agamemnon)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Christian Elsner, Oliver Zwarg, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 6: Wie du so kühn und frech mir drohst (Agamemnon, Achilles)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Christian Elsner, Oliver Zwarg, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act II Scene 7: Weh' mir! Welch ein Beginnen! (Agamemnon)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Oliver Zwarg, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 1: Nein, nein, nimmer dulden wir das (Chorus, Iphigenia, Arcas)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 2: Geliebte! Folge mir, fürchte nicht das Geschrei (Achilles, Iphigenia)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 2: Das los, das mir beschieden, will mutvoll ich ertragen (Iphigenia, Achilles)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 2: Der Priester, wagt er dir zu näh'n (Achilles)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Christian Elsner, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 3: Er geht, er flieht! Ihr Götter! (Iphigenia, Chorus, Klytamnestra)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 3: Nichts vermag mein Geschick zu wenden (Iphigenia, Klytamnestra, Chorus)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camilla Nylund, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 4: Meine Tochter! (Klytamnestra)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 5: Du Gottheit, groß und hehr, sei gnädig unser'm Werk! (Chorus, Klytamnestra)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Michelle Breedt, Das Neue Orchester, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77, Act III Scene 6: Finale. Lohn' uns das Blut, das deinem Altar fließe! (Chorus, Achilles, Iphigenia, Klytamnestra, Agamemnon, Kalchas, Artemis)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christian Elsner, Camilla Nylund, Michelle Breedt, Oliver Zwarg, Raimund Nolte, Mirjam Engel, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering, Chorus Musicus Köln
Iphigenie en Aulide, Op. 77: Ouverture (Concert Version)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Christoph Spering, Das Neue Orchester
Christoph Willibald Gluck, a pioneering figure in the early classical period, revolutionized the world of opera with his innovative and dramatic compositions. Born in the Upper Palatinate and raised in Bohemia, Gluck's musical journey led him to the prestigious Habsburg court in Vienna, where he made a significant impact. Known for his elegant fusion of Italian and French operatic traditions, Gluck's works, such as "Orfeo ed Euridice" and "Alceste," broke away from the conventional opera seria of the time, introducing more dramatic storytelling through orchestral recitative and shorter, more impactful arias. His operas are celebrated for their concise yet powerful narratives, making them standout pieces in the operatic canon. Gluck's contributions not only reshaped the operatic landscape but also laid the groundwork for future generations of composers.
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