Mozart - Idomeneo - Warner Music Group Germany

Recorded live at The Glyndebourne Festival Opera
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 Ilia, daugher of the murdered King Priam of Troy. Idamante has fallen in love with Ilia, but is loved by Electra, daughter of the Greek King Agamemmnon, 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 reclected in John Napier's considered and elegant designs. Bernhard Haitink conducts the London Philharmonic in a forceful account of the music.

Libretto - Abbate Varesco
Director - Trevor Nunn
Associate - Robert Carsen
Movement - Malcolm Goddard
Designer - John Napier
Stage Lighting - David Hersey

Ilia - Yvonne Kenny
Idamante - Jerry Hadley
Electra - Carol Vaness
Arbace - Thomas Hemsley
Idomeneo - Philip Langridge
High Priest - Anthony Roden
Voice of Neptune - Roderick Kennedy
Choir - The Glyndebourne Chorus
Orchestra - The London Philharmonic Orchestra