Iphigenie en Tauride, an opera by Gluck. Metropolitan Opera House. Starring Susan Graham, Paul Groves, Placido Domingo, conducted by Louis Langree. Directed by Stephen Wadsworth. Although "Iphigenie en Tauride" is one of the great masterworks in all of opera, it is rarely performed. As hard as it is to believe, this is only the 7th performance ever given of it at the Metropolitan Opera and the first after 90 years. Well at least the Met has gotten it right. Totally. This is a magnificent production with nary any directorial gizmo's or anachronisms, with a stunning set that evokes the ancient world in burnt ochres and pastels, and what is surely the finest cast that could be assembled today. As Iphigenie, Susan Graham acts and sings the role with a searing intensity that deserves comparison to the great Iphigenies in history. Her voice easily fills the house with her plummy and rich mezzo soprano tone. As Pylade, Paul Groves sings with a well focused tone and elegance. But among the men, Placido Domingo is astonishing, taking on this difficult role for the first time and singing and acting it with his accustomed mastery, and (if his officially given age is to believed) at the ripe old age of 66! There are six more performances of this opera and it is an opportunity not to be missed, no matter how long your commute needs to be to get to it. Broadway Bridge and Tunnel Grade A+.