Idomeneo / [music] by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ; libretto by Giambattista Varesco ; produced by Michael Bronson and Clemente D'Alessio ; director, Brian Large.



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At the head of title: The Metropolitan Opera. Aspect ratio: 1.33:1. Originally released in 1982. Recorded Nov. 6, 1982 at the Metropolitan Opera. Not rated. Luciano Pavarotti (Idomeneo) ; Ileana Cotrubus (Ilia) ; Hildegard Behrens (Elettra) ; Frederica von Stade (Idamante) ; John Alexander (Arbace) ; other soloists ; Metropolitan Opera Chorus ; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra ; James Levine, conductor. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Title
Idomeneo / [music] by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ; libretto by Giambattista Varesco ; produced by Michael Bronson and Clemente D'Alessio ; director, Brian Large.
Artist
Varesco, Giambattista. Librettist.
Subjects
Language
Italian, English
Type
Video Recording
Abstract
Returning home from the Trojan Wars during a storm, Idomeneo, the king of Crete, vows to sacrifice to Neptune in return for his own safety the first living creature he meets ashore. This turns out to be his own son Idamante and Idomeneo attempts to escape from fulfilling his vow.
Year
2000
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Digital Publisher(s)
Rights Statement
For private home use only.