Storyline
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
Luciano Pavarotti
Idomeneo
LeadJA
John Alexander
Arbace
Hildegard Behrens
Elettra
Ileana Cotrubas
Ilia
Frederica von Stade
Idamante
TJ
Timothy Jenkins
High Priest
Ld
Loretta di Franco
Women of Crete
BG
Batyah Godfrey Ben-David
Women of Crete
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Idomeneo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
