The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo (2017)
Mozart’s early masterpiece returned to the Met for the first time in more than a decade with Music Director Emeritus James Levine, who led the work’s company premiere in 1982, again on the podium. Tenor Matthew Polenzani brings both steely resolve and compassionate warmth to the title king of Crete, who is faced with an impossible decision. With her rich mezzo-soprano, Alice Coote sings the trouser role of Idomeneo’s son Idamante, who loves the Trojan princess Ilia, sung with delicate lyricism by Nadine Sierra. Elza van den Heever gives a thrillingly unhinged portrayal of the jealous Elettra. Jean Pierre-Ponnelle’s timeless production blends the grandeur of ancient myth with the elegance of Enlightenment ideals.
Cast
- Matthew Polenzani - Idomeneo
- Alice Coote - Idamante
- Nadine Sierra - Ilia
- Elza van den Heever - Elettra
- Alan Opie - Arbace
- Noah Baetge - High Priest
- Michelle Bradley - Woman of Crete
- Rihab Chaieb - Woman of Crete
- Rolando Sanz - Trojan soldier
- David Crawford - Trojan soldier
Screenplay
- Giambattista Varesco
- Antoine Danchet (Original Story)
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo about?
- Mozart’s early masterpiece returned to the Met for the first time in more than a decade with Music Director Emeritus James Levine, who led the work’s company premiere in 1982, again on the podium. Tenor Matthew Polenzani brings both steely resolve and compassionate warmth to the title king of Crete, who is faced with an impossible decision. With her rich mezzo-soprano, Alice Coote sings the trouser role of Idomeneo’s son Idamante, who loves the Trojan princess Ilia, sung with delicate lyricism by Nadine Sierra. Elza van den Heever gives a thrillingly unhinged portrayal of the jealous Elettra. Jean Pierre-Ponnelle’s timeless production blends the grandeur of ancient myth with the elegance of Enlightenment ideals.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo stars Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, Nadine Sierra, Elza van den Heever, Alan Opie, Noah Baetge.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo has a runtime of 3h 22m (202 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo is a Music film.