Gluck's first opera for Paris in 1774 is a tale about the prelude to the Trojan Wars.

Agamemnon has, for reasons of state, to fight the Trojans but he has upset the goddess Diana who has sent a great wind to keep the Greek fleet in harbour.

His only solution is to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenie.

Director Christof Loy works it all out in a splendid new production with Sussex baritone Gerald Finley as King Agamemnon and the stunning Veronica Cangemi as his daughter.

For tickets, call 01273 813813. Performances begin at 5.50pm.