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Scene from: Idomeneo

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor: Bernard Haitink

Idomeneo, King of Crete, has been away from home during the long years of the Trojan War. Idamante, his son and now regent of the island, waits for his return, heralded by the arrival in Crete of Trojan prisoners. One of these prisoners is llia, daughter of the murdered King Priam of Troy. Idamente has fallen in love with llia, but is loved by Electra, daughter of the Greek King Agamemnon, who has taken refuge in Crete.

This production marked the operatic debut of Trevor Nunn. It has been much-acclaimed for its dramatic effect, blending Minoan Crete with the ritualistic delicacy of Japanese theatre. This dynamic stylisation is appropriately reflected in John Napier's considered and elegant designs.

"Idomeneo is Mozart's grandest, most richly coloured and most ambitious opera"
(The Sunday Times).

Catalogue: 5046739222

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