Iphigénie en Tauride
Originally released in 2001. Iphigénie en Tauride is a music film. directed by Thomas Grimm.
Starring William Christie, Juliette Galstian, and Eleanor Paunovic
Synopsis
The eighteenth century German composer Christoph Willibald Gluck strove for the ideal of pairing poetry - in its purest form - with operatic score, an end he came closest to achieving with his 1779 opera Iphigeneia in Tauris (Iphigénie en Tauride). The story recounts the nearly fatal brother-sister relationship, its ultimate reconciliation, and the eventual Scythian-Greek truce as achieved by the intervening hand of the goddess Diana. The home video release Iphigenie en Tauride contains a film of a live performance of the work, as mounted by the Opernhaus Zurich in 2001. Claus Guth directs for the stage, with a cast that includes Juliette Galstian as Iphigenia, Rodney Gilfry as Orestes and Martina Janková as Diana. The Zurich Opera's Orchestra La Scintilla and the Chorus of the Opernhaus Zurich provide musical accompaniment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arthaus Musik
- Opernhaus Zürich
- BR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iphigénie en Tauride about?
The eighteenth century German composer Christoph Willibald Gluck strove for the ideal of pairing poetry - in its purest form - with operatic score, an end he came closest to achieving with his 1779...
Who directed Iphigénie en Tauride?
Iphigénie en Tauride was directed by Thomas Grimm.
How long is Iphigénie en Tauride?
Iphigénie en Tauride has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Iphigénie en Tauride released?
Iphigénie en Tauride was released on April 24, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iphigénie en Tauride?
The main cast of Iphigénie en Tauride includes William Christie, Juliette Galstian, Eleanor Paunovic, Rodney Gilfry, Michael Mrosek.