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Idomeneo from Munich

Simon Rattle conducts a concert performance of Mozart's Idomeneo from Munich, starring Andrew Staples and Magdalena Kožená.

Simon Rattle conducts a concert performance of Mozart's Idomeneo from Munich.

Idomeneo, the King of Crete is sailing home from war in stormy waters which will only abate when he swears he'll offer as a sacrifice the first person he sees on landing. This person happens to be his son, Idamante. When he tries to go back on his promise, Crete is afflicted by destruction, and he realises he must choose between his son, and his people. Andrew Staples sings Idomeneo and Magdalena Kožená his unfortunate son.

Andrew McGregor presents and is joined by opera expert Flora Willson.

Mozart Idomeneo - opera seria in 3 acts, K.366
Idomeneo.....Andrew Staples (tenor)
Idamante.....Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano)
Elettra.....Elsa Dreisig (soprano)
Ilia.....Sabine Devieilhe (soprano)
Arbace.....Linard Vrielink (tenor)
High Priest of Neptune...Allan Clayton (tenor)
Voice of Neptune.....Tareq Nazmi (bass)
Bavarian Radio Chorus
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Simon Rattle (conductor)

3 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Jun 2024 18:00

Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Idomeneo, K.366, Act 1

    Singer: Andrew Staples. Singer: Magdalena Kožená. Singer: Elsa Dreisig. Singer: Sabine Devieilhe. Singer: Linard Vrielink. Singer: Allan Clayton. Singer: Tareq Nazmi. Choir: Bavarian Radio Chorus. Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Idomeneo, K.366, Act 2

    Singer: Andrew Staples. Singer: Magdalena Kožená. Singer: Elsa Dreisig. Singer: Sabine Devieilhe. Singer: Linard Vrielink. Singer: Allan Clayton. Singer: Tareq Nazmi. Choir: Bavarian Radio Chorus. Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Idomeneo, K.366, Act 3

    Singer: Andrew Staples. Singer: Magdalena Kožená. Singer: Elsa Dreisig. Singer: Sabine Devieilhe. Singer: Linard Vrielink. Singer: Allan Clayton. Singer: Tareq Nazmi. Choir: Bavarian Radio Chorus. Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 Jun 2024 18:00