The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo
Originally released in 2017. The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo is a music film. directed by Barbara Willis Sweete. With a runtime of 3h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, and Nadine Sierra
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo about?
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 podi...
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo has a runtime of 3 hours and 22 minutes (202 minutes total).
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was released on March 25, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo?
The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo includes Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, Nadine Sierra, Elza van den Heever, Alan Opie.