The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo
Synopsis
Mozart’s early masterpiece returned to the Met for the first time in more than a decade with Music Director Emeritus James Levine, who led the work’s company premiere in 1982, again on the podium. Tenor Matthew Polenzani brings both steely resolve and compassionate warmth to the title king of Crete, who is faced with an impossible decision. With her rich mezzo-soprano, Alice Coote sings the trouser role of Idomeneo’s son Idamante, who loves the Trojan princess Ilia, sung with delicate lyricism by Nadine Sierra. Elza van den Heever gives a thrillingly unhinged portrayal of the jealous Elettra. Jean Pierre-Ponnelle’s timeless production blends the grandeur of ancient myth with the elegance of Enlightenment ideals.
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Matthew Polenzani
Idomeneo
Alice Coote
Idamante
Nadine Sierra
Ilia
Elza van den Heever
Elettra
Alan Opie
Arbace
Noah Baetge
High Priest
Michelle Bradley
Woman of Crete
Rihab Chaieb
Woman of Crete
Rolando Sanz
Trojan soldier
David Crawford
Trojan soldier
Eric Owens
Voice of Neptune / Self - Host
James Levine
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Willis Sweete, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine Danchet, Giambattista Varesco
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Willis Sweete, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Antoine Danchet, Giambattista Varesco
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original Music Composer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Giambattista Varesco
Writer
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo about?
Mozart’s early masterpiece returned to the Met for the first time in more than a decade with Music Director Emeritus James Levine, who led the work’s company premiere in 1982, again on the podium. Tenor Matthew Polenzani brings both steely resolve and compassionate warmth to the title king of Crete, who is faced with an impossible decision. With her rich mezzo-soprano, Alice Coote sings the trouser role of Idomeneo’s son Idamante, who loves the Trojan princess Ilia, sung with delicate lyricism by Nadine Sierra. Elza van den Heever gives a thrillingly unhinged portrayal of the jealous Elettra. Jean Pierre-Ponnelle’s timeless production blends the grandeur of ancient myth with the elegance of Enlightenment ideals.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo includes Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, Nadine Sierra, Elza van den Heever, Alan Opie.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 3h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.