Gluck's masterpiece Iphigénie en Tauride premiered in Paris in 1779 and marked the crowning point in his career. This seamless reworking of the Euripides play tells the ancient story of Iphigénie, the Greek princess who is abandoned on the island of Tauride for the duration of the Trojan War. Miraculously united with her brother Oreste following the murder of their mother (Clytemnestra), Iphigénie's courage and self-sacrifice ensure their safe return to Greece.
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Opera Atelier takes great pleasure in welcoming back the Dora-nominated Croatian tenor Kresimir Spicer in the role of Oreste. Iphigénie en Tauride also introduces young Canadian tenor Thomas Macleay* in the role of Pylade. Iphigénie en Tauride features OA favourite Peggy Kriha Dye as Iphigénie. The cast also stars Olivier Laquerre, Curtis Sullivan and Artists of Atelier Ballet. With Tafelmusik Orchestra under the baton of Andrew Parrott.
Conductor Andrew Parrott
Director Marshall Pynkoski
Choreographer Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg
Set Designer Gerard Gauci
Lighting Designer Kevin Fraser
Costume Designer Dora Rust d'Eye
Fight Director Jennifer Parr
Sung in French with English surtitles.
Saturday, October 31, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 3:00 P.M.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Friday, November 6, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Performance time is approximately two hours, including one 25 minute intermission.
