Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Matthew Polenzani
Idomeneo
Alice Coote
Idamante
Nadine Sierra
Ilia
Elza van den Heever
Elettra
Alan Opie
Arbace
Noah Baetge
High Priest
Michelle Bradley
Woman of Crete
Rihab Chaieb
Woman of Crete
Rolando Sanz
Trojan soldier
David Crawford
Trojan soldier
Eric Owens
Voice of Neptune / Self - Host
James Levine
Self - Conductor
Frequently Asked Questions
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was released on March 25, 2017.
The runtime of The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo is 3h 22m.
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo is a Music movie.
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo includes Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, Nadine Sierra.
The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo is originally in IT.