Christoph Wlllibald Gluck 's enlightened 18th-century opera in three acts, sung in French. As King Admete lies dying, his people pray for a miracle. Apollo decrees that the king can be saved with the sacrifice of another life.
Queen Alceste decides to die in his place. Scottish Opera's new production was recorded last month at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. Introduced by Linda Ormiston in conversation with conductor
Nicholas McGegan.
Herald of Arms/Hercules
...MATTHEW ELTON THOMAS (bass)
Evandre ...ANDREW BURDEN (tenor)
Coryphee LISA MILNE (mezzo) Chorus and Orchestra of Scottish Opera, conductor Nicholas McGegan