It is a bloodsoaked opera about a struggle between generations, the power of hope and the birth of a new era. Pavarotti went on to have a long association with this opera, moving to the title role at the. Although its premiere took place on january 27, 1781, just after the composers 25th birthday, the opera provides one of mozarts most searching explorations of some cherished mozartean themes. If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation.
Mozarts first operatic masterpiece returns to the met in the classic jeanpierre ponnelle production, conducted by james levine. A striking new production of mozarts early opera is playing in patricia corbett theater at ccm. It is a bloodsoaked opera about a struggle between generations, the power of. Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with apple tv via airplay. Placido domingo idomeneo, cecilia bartoli idamante, heidi grant murphy ilia. Learn how to pronounce idomeneo and more about the idomeneo word at.
That is how alfred einstein defined idomeneo, king of crete, mozarts third venture into the opera seria genre, demolishing its traditional boundaries to open the way to lyric drama. Mozart idomeneo complete opera on period instruments. Idomeneo placido domingo, james levine, metropolitan opera orchestra on allmusic 1996. She is joined by a thrilling cast of canadas finest singers, including tenor colin ainsworth in the title role, mezzosoprano wallis giunta as idamante and soprano meghan lindsay as ilia.
Idomeneo, first performed at the court opera in munich early in 1781, triumphantly reveals the young composer at the summit of his powers. With richard croft, gaelle arquez, sophie karthauser, marlis petersen. One of those works that even a firstclass genius like mozart manages only once in his lifetime. Met opera on demand delivers instant access to more than 500 met performances, including live in hd videos, classic telecasts and radio broadcasts.
Idomeneo is an opera seria with music by wolfgang amadeus mozart. Idomeneo jeanpierre ponnelles classic production, which has its first met revival in over a decade this season, stars matthew polenzani in the title role. The setting is ancient crete, where king idomeneo tenor matthew polenzani is returning from the trojan war. The metropolitan opera presents idomeneo tv episode 1982. Mozart idomeneo complete opera on period instruments, rene. After its premier in 1781, this posttrojan war opera was a great success.
German contributor names mozart, wolfgang amadeus 17561791 composer. Mozarts opera a treasure trove of recitatives, effects, choir and ballet scenes. Although mozart wrote the music, giambattista varesco wrote the words in italian. Idomeneo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In 1780 mozart and varesco were asked by the elector of bavaria to write an opera for a court carnival. James levine was the prime mover behind the metropolitan operas first production of mozarts idomeneo, in 1982. Operas free vpn, ad blocker, integrated messengers and private mode help you browse securely and smoothly. After mithridate 1770 and lucio silla 1772, blending youthful earnestness with mature mastery.
Mozart idomeneo complete opera on period instruments, rene jacobs youtube. For 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music without asking you anything in exchange. May 19, 2015 mozart idomeneo complete opera on period instruments, rene jacobs. Everyone departs in distress but elettra, who is irate. Music director emeritus james levine conducts an extraordinary ensemble in idomeneo, mozarts early masterpiece of love and vengeance following the trojan war on great performances at. In an opera which announces itself in the dramatic power of its accompanied recitative, sir colin davis is likely to run pretty high in the stakes. Learn the synopsis and background of mozarts famous opera, idomeneo. In mozarts time, the symphonic tone poem did not yet exist, but passages in idomeneo show that mozart was a born master of the genre, painting with iridescent orchestral color. It is composed in the baroque tradition of the opera seria. The story takes us back to the trojan war in which the cretan king idomeneo fought as an ally of agamemnon. Trojans and cretans are rejoicing at the dawn of a new, peaceful era when arbace, the kings confidant, brings word that idomeneo has drowned. The director and designer jeanpierre ponnelle created a stylish production.
Live in hd 201617 season presents a broadcast of mozarts idomeneo, presented live in select cinemas nationwide on saturday, march 25. Don giovanni jeremie rhorer, philippe sly, julie fuchs. Comissioned by karl theodor, elector of bavaria, it was premiered in 1781, conducted by mozart himself then only 25. Even though in recent years idomeneo has been staged more frequently, this mozart masterpiece can hardly be counted among the operas the da ponte trilogy in primis that made of the salzburg composer one of the greatest operatic composers of all times. Idomeneo is mozarts first mature opera, and it remains one of his most profound and musically satisfying. An opera of raw, dramatic intensity, it features some of mozarts most sublime, audacious and inventive music.
Playing it straight with mozart without glitz or controversial adaptations, a pair of semistaged performances shine at the mostly mozart festival. For as long as i can remember i have been an opera enthusiast, and the operas of mozart are among my favourites. Mozart idomeneo 1781 with double subs iteng youtube. Now its easier than ever with this extension for opera. The radiant canadian superstar measha brueggergosman makes a triumphant return to opera atelier as elettra in mozarts idomeneo the role which won her a dora award and international accolades.
Rather than the stereotypical score that was often little more than a thinly contrived excuse for exhibitionistic singing, mozarts music was rich in dramatic force and heroic emotion, with a new emphasis on. The libretto words are in italian and were written by giambattista varesco. The first person he sees turns out to be his own son idamante, and. James levine conducts a rare met revival of mozart.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. This was only the 68th performance ever at the met, and that lack of exposure is a shame because idomeneo offers some of mozarts finest opera music, especially when sung and played as well as it was monday night. Returning home from the trojan wars during a storm, idomeneo, the king of crete, vows to sacrifice to neptune the greek god poseidon the first living creature he meets ashore in return for his own safety. In this work, he experiments for the first time with a number of intense musical impressions and experiences that he had encountered in his young career. Idomeneo premiered on 29 january 1781, just two days after mozarts twentyfifth birthday, and was unprecedented in its gripping dramatic sweep and unerring exploration of emotion and truth. Opera s free vpn, ad blocker, integrated messengers and private mode help you browse securely and smoothly. Idomeneo could be considered an initiatory opera, foreshadowing the utopian zauberflote, as it traces the path of a young generation of men and women facing their own fears and public and personal trials to discover a deeper level of equilibrium and understanding that prepares them for leadership. Idomeneo by sir colin davis, bavarian radio symphony orch. This is an edited set of tracks taken from sean biancoas friday night at the opera podcast of october 9 2009. The superb ensemble includes matthew polenzani as the king torn by a rash vow. The opera tells the story of idomeneo, the king of crete, who after surviving a shipwreck, must sacrifice his son as a tribute to the greek god neptune. Mozarts idomeneo is a lyrical tragedy and is considered mozarts greatest choral opera. Idomeneos sailors are heard from afar, begging the gods for mercy. It is undeniably a great achievement by a 25yearold composer in the early stage of his career.
Idomeneo, re di creta ossia ilia e idamante italian for idomeneo, king of crete, or, ilia and idamante. Jul 07, 2016 from the moment he rolled on to the stage, exhausted by shipwreck, toby spences idomeneo was a sympathetic, fallible king of crete, his earthy tenor achieving a moving delicacy in the operas. From the moment he rolled on to the stage, exhausted by shipwreck, toby spences idomeneo was a sympathetic, fallible king of crete, his earthy tenor achieving a. The director and designer jeanpierre ponnelle created a. Nov 06, 2014 stagione 200506 del teatro alla scala. Join us at noon on saturday, march 25, for a broadcast of mozarts first operatic masterpiece, idomeneo, live from the met opera in new york. Nov 02, 2018 trojans and cretans are rejoicing at the dawn of a new, peaceful era when arbace, the kings confidant, brings word that idomeneo has drowned. The conductor is diego fasolis staging is by matthias hartmann. Share files instantly between your desktop and mobile browsers and experience web 3. Werner hollweg idomeneo, trudeliese schmidt idamante, rachel yakar ilia. Idomeneo, re di creta ossia ilia e idamante is an italian language opera seria by wolfgang. Idomeneo, re di creta ossia ilia e idamante idomeneo, king of crete, or, ilia and idamante, k. Idomeneo s sailors are heard from afar, begging the gods for mercy. The metropolitan opera presents idomeneo tv episode.
The circumstances of this opera inspired mozart to enter a musical world that he never again had an opportunity to revisit. Jul 16, 2017 mozarts early masterpiece idomeneo conducted by james levine comes to great performances at the met sunday, july 16 at 12pm on pbs music director emeritus james levine conducts an extraordinary. But this was an opera that underwent a ruthless revising and cutting by his own. Richard croft idomeneo, gaelle arquez idamante, sophie karthauser ilia, marlis petersen elettra, julien behr arbace, mirko. Mozart idomeneo complete opera on period instruments, rene jacobs.
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