Idomeneo
1982, Italian. Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle & Kirk Browning.
Opera royalty Luciano Pavarotti brings dignity and power to the title role in this 1982 production. During a squall at sea, Idomeneo -- the king of Crete -- swears to Neptune that if the monarch survives, he'll sacrifice the first person he encounters onshore. Tragically, that person ends up being his son, Idamante (Frederica Von Stade). Maestro James Levine masterfully conducts the orchestra and chorus of the Metropolitan Opera. A musical production that was designed for the "Live From the Met" series, this program was produced by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Pierre PonnelleDirector
- Kirk BrowningDirector
- Luciano PavarottiIdomeneo
- John AlexanderArbace
- Hildegard BehrensElettra
- Ileana CotrubasIlia
- Frederica von StadeIdamante
- Timothy JenkinsHigh Priest
- Loretta di FrancoWomen of Crete
- Batyah Godfrey Ben-DavidWomen of Crete
- Charles AnthonyTrojan Soldiers
- James CourtneyTrojan Soldiers
- Richard J. ClarkVoice of Neptune
- James LevineConductor
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Giambattista Varesco
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How long is Idomeneo?
Idomeneo runs 185 minutes (3h 5m).
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Idomeneo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Idomeneo is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Idomeneo on?
Idomeneo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1982. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
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Who directed Idomeneo?
Idomeneo (1982) was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle and Kirk Browning and stars Luciano Pavarotti, John Alexander, Hildegard Behrens.