The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo(2017)
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.
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo (2017) is a music film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, released on March 25, 2017 with a runtime of 3h 22m. It stars Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, Nadine Sierra and Elza van den Heever. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbara Willis Sweete
- Writers:
- Antoine Danchet, Giambattista Varesco
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
- Composer:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthew Polenzani
as Idomeneo
Alice Coote
as Idamante
Nadine Sierra
as Ilia
Elza van den Heever
as Elettra
- Alan Opie
Alan Opie
as Arbace
- Noah Baetge
Noah Baetge
as High Priest
- Michelle Bradley
Michelle Bradley
as Woman of Crete
- Rihab Chaieb
Rihab Chaieb
as Woman of Crete
- Rolando Sanz
Rolando Sanz
as Trojan soldier
David Crawford
as Trojan soldier
Eric Owens
as Voice of Neptune / Self - Host
James Levine
as Self - Conductor
Key crew
Directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, written by Antoine Danchet and Giambattista Varesco, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Victoria Warivonchik.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo (2017) includes Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, Nadine Sierra, Elza van den Heever and Alan Opie. The film was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo released?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was released on March 25, 2017 and runs for 3h 22m.
Is The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo worth watching?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo (2017) holds an average rating of 4.5 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.