Iphigenia in Tauris (Teignmouth)

Red Earth Opera present Gluck's Opera "Iphigenia in Tauris"

South Devon-based Red Earth Opera is planning two semi-staged performances of Gluck’s Iphigenia in Tauris in March; they will be in Teignmouth on 6th March and in Chudleigh on 13th March. Both performances are part of the Teignmouth Classical Music Festival.
The opera, which will be sung in English, tells the story of a priestess who is asked to make a human sacrifice, not knowing the victim is her brother. With intrigue, a violent storm and intervention by the goddess, Diana, the audience is in for a real treat. Gluck is well known for the aria Che faro senza Eurydice from Orpheus and Eurydice, but Iphigenia in Tauris contains some even more fabulous tunes.

Red Earth Opera was formed in 2013, and first performed at the 2014 Teignmouth Classical Music Festival. The idea came from a meeting of performers looking for opportunities to sing and play opera in Devon and to involve local musicians.
Now in its third season, Red Earth Opera has a growing audience. The soloists have been a mix of seasoned singers and young artists; this provides audiences with the opportunity to see and hear some of the stars of the future as they start on their careers. The chorus and orchestra include many fine musicians from Devon, Somerset and Cornwall. The Musical Director of Red Earth Opera is Jane Anderson-Brown.

The company is completely self-funded and a fund-raising initiative is currently underway. Anyone who would like to support the aims of bringing community opera to Devon can donate online at www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/red-earth-opera-iphigenia-in-devon

Full details of times, prices and where to buy your ticket can be found on the Festival website: www.communitychoir.co.uk/teignmouth-classical-music-festival/tcmf-2016/

For more information visit http://www.redearthopera.net/