Idomeneo
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.
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Luciano Pavarotti
Idomeneo
John Alexander
Arbace
Hildegard Behrens
Elettra
Ileana Cotrubas
Ilia
Frederica von Stade
Idamante
Timothy Jenkins
High Priest
Loretta di Franco
Women of Crete
Batyah Godfrey Ben-David
Women of Crete
Charles Anthony
Trojan Soldiers
James Courtney
Trojan Soldiers
Richard J. Clark
Voice of Neptune
James Levine
Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine Danchet, Giambattista Varesco
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Idomeneo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning
Antoine Danchet, Giambattista Varesco
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Director
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original Music Composer
Kirk Browning
Director
Giambattista Varesco
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idomeneo
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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.
Who directed Idomeneo?
Idomeneo was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Kirk Browning.
Who stars in Idomeneo?
The principal cast of Idomeneo includes Luciano Pavarotti, John Alexander, Hildegard Behrens, Ileana Cotrubas, Frederica von Stade.
When was Idomeneo released and how long is it?
Idomeneo was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Idomeneo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idomeneo was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Idomeneo?
Idomeneo holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).