Idomeneo

Name: Idomeneo
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 185 min
Cast: Luciano Pavarotti, John Alexander, Hildegard Behrens, Ileana Cotrubas, Frederica von Stade

1982· 185 minG★ 8.0

From Deutsche Grammophon · The Metropolitan Opera

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Synopsis

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.