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Idomeneo (1982)

Poster for Idomeneo

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
  • Profile picture of Luciano Pavarotti
    Idomeneo Luciano Pavarotti
  • Profile picture of Hildegard Behrens
    Elettra Hildegard Behrens
  • Profile picture of Ileana Cotrubas
    Ilia Ileana Cotrubas
  • Profile picture of Frederica von Stade
    Idamante Frederica von Stade
  • Profile picture of James Courtney
    Trojan Soldiers James Courtney
  • Profile picture of James Levine
    Conductor James Levine

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Keywords

  • opera
  • opera live performance