Idomeneo
First aired on Jan 1, 1982
Runtime: 185 mins
90%
Genres: Music
Opera royalty Luciano Pavarotti brings dignity and power to the title role in this 1982 production. During a squall at sea, Idomeneo -- the king of Crete -- swears to Neptune that if the monarch survives, he'll sacrifice the first person he encounters onshore. Tragically, that person ends up being his son, Idamante (Frederica Von Stade). Maestro James Levine masterfully conducts the orchestra and chorus of the Metropolitan Opera. A musical production that was designed for the "Live From the Met" series, this program was produced by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Luciano Pavarotti | Idomeneo
John Alexander | Arbace
Hildegard Behrens | Elettra
Ileana Cotrubas | Ilia
Frederica von Stade | Idamante
Timothy Jenkins | High Priest
Featured Crew
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle | Director
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Original Music Composer
James Levine | Music Director
Kirk Browning | Director
Antoine Danchet | Original Story
Giambattista Varesco | Writer
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