Idomeneo(1982)
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.
Idomeneo (1982) is a music film directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, released on January 1, 1982 with a runtime of 3h 5m. It stars Luciano Pavarotti, John Alexander, Hildegard Behrens and Ileana Cotrubas. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
- Writers:
- Antoine Danchet, Giambattista Varesco
- Composer:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Production:
- Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
Idomeneo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luciano Pavarotti
as Idomeneo
- John Alexander
John Alexander
as Arbace
Hildegard Behrens
as Elettra
Ileana Cotrubas
as Ilia
Frederica von Stade
as Idamante
- Timothy Jenkins
Timothy Jenkins
as High Priest
- Loretta di Franco
Loretta di Franco
as Women of Crete
- Batyah Godfrey Ben-David
Batyah Godfrey Ben-David
as Women of Crete
- Charles Anthony
Charles Anthony
as Trojan Soldiers
James Courtney
as Trojan Soldiers
- Richard J. Clark
Richard J. Clark
as Voice of Neptune
James Levine
as Conductor
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, written by Antoine Danchet and Giambattista Varesco.
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Idomeneo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Idomeneo – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Idomeneo?
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The main cast of Idomeneo (1982) includes Luciano Pavarotti, John Alexander, Hildegard Behrens, Ileana Cotrubas and Frederica von Stade. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Idomeneo released?
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Idomeneo was released on January 1, 1982 and runs for 3h 5m.
Is Idomeneo worth watching?
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Idomeneo (1982) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.