Idomeneo Poster

Idomeneo

1982 3h 5m star 9.0 / 10

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 Billed 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

James Courtney

James Courtney

Trojan Soldiers