Music drama in four acts

Vienna Version of 1781

Following upon the great success of Iphignie en Tauride, Gluck arranged the popular drama of human passions, guilt and unconditional friendship once again for Viennas Burgtheater, where it was premired in 1781. Especially remarkable is the masterly orchestration, which, among other things, turns the forces of Nature into a character in the drama and projects a striking contrast between civilization and savagery.

Now Brenreiter are issuing the carefully revised and corrected vocal score in a new engraving adapted to meet their current standards.