Christoph Willibald Gluck Operatic Scenes & AriasUPC:SUA 10789 (Mono) / SUA ST 50789 (Stereo)Product Details:Label: Supraphon Format: Vinyl LP, Mono / Electronically Simulated Stereo Country: Czechoslovakia Released: 1966 Genre: Classical / OperaProduct FeaturesExcerpts from Glucks six reform operas:Orphe et Eurydice,Alceste,Armide,Iphignie en Aulide,Iphignie en TauridePerformed by the Soloists & Orchestra of the Prague National Theatre, with the Czech Philharmonic Chorus (Chor. Josef Veselka)Conducted byPeter MaagFeaturing top Czech soloists:Helena Tattermuschov,Vra Soukupov,Nadda Kniplov,Gwendolin Walters,Lothar OstenburgRecorded at Supraphon Studios, Prague; Recording director: Dr. Ladislav p; Sound & cut: Miloslav KulhanOverviewGlucks operatic reformssimplifying drama, enhancing orchestral expression, and focusing on human emotionare on full display. From the plaintiveCet asile aimableto Orpheuss mournfulQuel nouveau ciel,his French masterpieces paved the way for later operatic evolution. Alcestes stirring plea at Hades, Armides magisterial dialogue, and the two Iphigenias moral dilemmas showcase Glucks dramatic breadth. Peter Maag leads the Prague forces in a vibrant recording that balances period drama with 20th-century clarity.Track ListingOrphe et EurydiceCet asile aimable (Eurydice, Act II)Quel nouveau ciel (Orphe, Act II)Viens dans ce sjour paisible (Chorus, Act II)Fortune ennemie (Eurydice & Orphe, Act III)Jai perdu mon Eurydice (Orphe, Act III)Iphignie en Aulide6. Peuvent-ils ordonner (Agamemnon, Act I) 7. Lai-je bien entendu ? (Iphignie, Act I)Alceste8. Divinits du Styx (Act I)Armide9. Arrtons-nous ici ? (Armide & Hidraot, Act II)Iphignie en Tauride10. Le calme rentre dans mon cur (Orestes & Chorus, Act II) 11. malheureuse Iphignie (Iphignie, Act II)Key CreditsConductor:Peter MaagEurydice / Armide: Helena Tattermuschov / Vra SoukupovAlceste: Nadda KniplovIphignie: Gwendolin WaltersHidraot / Agamemnon / Orestes: Lothar OstenburgOrchestra: Prague National Theatre OrchestraChorus: Czech Philharmonic Chorus (Choirmaster: Josef Veselka)BOX #153