Mozart - Idomeneo
Synopsis
Recorded live at The Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Idomeneo, King of Crete, has been away from home during the long years of the Trojan War. Idamante, his son and now regent of the island, waits for his return, heralded by the arrival in Crete of Trojan prisoners. One of these prisoners is Ilia, daugher of the murdered King Priam of Troy. Idamante has fallen in love with Ilia, but is loved by Electra, daughter of the Greek King Agamemmnon, who has taken refuge in Crete. This production marked the operatic debut of Trevor Nunn. It has been much-acclaimed for its dramatic effect, blending Minoan Crete with the ritualistic delicacy of Japanese theatre. This dynamic stylisation is appropriately reclected in John Napier's considered and elegant designs. Bernhard Haitink conducts the London Philharmonic in a forceful account of the music.
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- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Original Title
- Mozart - Idomeneo
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
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What is Mozart - Idomeneo about?
Recorded live at The Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Idomeneo, King of Crete, has been away from home during the long years of the Trojan War. Idamante, his son and now regent of the island, waits for his return, heralded by the arrival in Crete of Trojan prisoners. One of these prisoners is Ilia, daugher of the murdered King Priam of Troy. Idamante has fallen in love with Ilia, but is loved by Electra, daughter of the Greek King Agamemmnon, who has taken refuge in Crete. This production marked the operatic debut of Trevor Nunn. It has been much-acclaimed for its dramatic effect, blending Minoan Crete with the ritualistic delicacy of Japanese theatre. This dynamic stylisation is appropriately reclected in John Napier's considered and elegant designs. Bernhard Haitink conducts the London Philharmonic in a forceful account of the music.
Who directed Mozart - Idomeneo?
Mozart - Idomeneo was directed by Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in Mozart - Idomeneo?
The principal cast of Mozart - Idomeneo includes Yvonne Kenny, Jerry Hadley, Carol Vaness, Thomas Hemsley, Philip Langridge.
When was Mozart - Idomeneo released and how long is it?
Mozart - Idomeneo was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.