Iphigénie en Aulide

*Iphigénie en Aulide* is an opera by composer Christoph Willibald Gluck that tells the myth of Iphigénie, daughter of Agamemnon. The play centers on her father’s dilemma: to sacrifice her so Greek armies can sail to Troy. The story explores themes of duty, honor, and sacrifice, with Iphigénie's internal conflict and divine intervention shaping the outcome. Gluck’s work is praised for its lyrical music and thoughtful drama, emphasizing emotional depth and clarity. It is a key example of 18th-century operatic reform, aiming to make music serve the story more naturally and expressively.