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Idomeneo (1982)

G · 1982-01-01 · 3h 5m · IT
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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.

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Kirk BrowningDirectorJean-Pierre PonnelleDirectorGiambattista VarescoWriter

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Luciano PavarottiLuciano PavarottiIdomeneoJohn AlexanderJohn AlexanderArbaceHildegard BehrensHildegard BehrensElettraIleana CotrubasIleana CotrubasIliaFrederica von StadeFrederica von StadeIdamanteTimothy JenkinsTimothy JenkinsHigh PriestLoretta di FrancoLoretta di FrancoWomen of CreteBatyah Godfrey Ben-DavidBatyah Godfrey Ben-DavidWomen of CreteCharles AnthonyCharles AnthonyTrojan SoldiersJames CourtneyJames CourtneyTrojan SoldiersRichard J. ClarkRichard J. ClarkVoice of NeptuneJames LevineJames LevineConductor

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Opera live performance

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Frequently asked questions about Idomeneo

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.

How long is Idomeneo?

Idomeneo has a runtime of 185 minutes.