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Idomeneo

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.

Top Cast

  • Luciano Pavarotti

    Luciano Pavarotti

    Idomeneo

  • John Alexander

    John Alexander

    Arbace

  • Hildegard Behrens

    Hildegard Behrens

    Elettra

  • Ileana Cotrubas

    Ileana Cotrubas

    Ilia

  • Frederica von Stade

    Frederica von Stade

    Idamante

  • Timothy Jenkins

    Timothy Jenkins

    High Priest

  • Loretta di Franco

    Loretta di Franco

    Women of Crete

  • Batyah Godfrey Ben-David

    Batyah Godfrey Ben-David

    Women of Crete

  • Charles Anthony

    Charles Anthony

    Trojan Soldiers

Overview

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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