The English National Opera is presenting Gluck's Iphigénie en Tauride for the first time, featuring strong performances from Christine Rice, Nick Pritchard, and Jacques Imbrailo. The production, directed by Lyndsey Turner, is set in a stylized environment that reflects the opera's themes of sacrifice and divine intervention.
The opera is performed in French, raising questions about the choice given ENO's tradition of English performances. While the staging and musical execution have received praise, the decision to use French may impact audience engagement and the company's identity at a pivotal moment in its history.