In the mid-1700s, Christoph Willibald Gluck overthrew the musical excesses around him. A marathon double bill in France shows the vibrancy of his vision.
Zachary Woolfe is a Classical Music Critic at The New York Times. With a deep-rooted passion for music, stemming from his early experiences with the cello and opera, he has been writing about music since 2009, focusing on reviews and features that explore the arts and entertainment landscape. His work has been featured in SurroundArt and The New York Times.