United States / Jan 01, 1982 / G
Idomeneo (1982)
Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Batyah Godfrey Ben-David | Women of Crete |
| Charles Anthony | Trojan Soldiers |
| James Courtney | Trojan Soldiers |
| Richard J. Clark | Voice of Neptune |
| James Levine | Conductor |
| MET Orchestra |
Genres
Music
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Idomeneo |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1982 |
| Writer | Antoine Danchet, Giambattista Varesco |
| Assistant directors | Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning |
| Music | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, James Levine |
| Sound | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, James Levine |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Nov 06, 1982 / PG
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