Idomeneo (1982)
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.
Director: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning
Genre: Music
Runtime: 185 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
- Luciano Pavarotti - Idomeneo
- John Alexander - Arbace
- Hildegard Behrens - Elettra
- Ileana Cotrubas - Ilia
- Frederica von Stade - Idamante
- Timothy Jenkins - High Priest
- Loretta di Franco - Women of Crete
- Batyah Godfrey Ben-David - Women of Crete
- Charles Anthony - Trojan Soldiers
- James Courtney - Trojan Soldiers
Screenplay
- Antoine Danchet (Original Story)
- Giambattista Varesco
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Production: Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Idomeneo about?
- 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.
- Who directed Idomeneo?
- Idomeneo was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in Idomeneo?
- Idomeneo stars Luciano Pavarotti, John Alexander, Hildegard Behrens, Ileana Cotrubas, Frederica von Stade, Timothy Jenkins.
- How long is Idomeneo?
- Idomeneo has a runtime of 3h 5m (185 minutes).
- What genre is Idomeneo?
- Idomeneo is a Music film.
- Where was Idomeneo produced?
- Idomeneo was produced in United States of America.