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Idomeneo Opera

Code: 013348

Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Greece, has been carried off by Paris, son of King Priam of Troy, triggering the Trojan War. As she is also the sister-in-law of Agamemnon,
 several Greek kings allied with him have joined forces to lay siege to the city of Troy. One of these kings is Idomeneus (Idomeneo in the opera) of Crete. Having been away for many years, Idomeneo has, prior to his victorious return, sent ahead of him some Trojan captives, including Priam’s daughter, the princess Ilia. On her arrival in Crete she is rescued from a storm by Idomeneo’s young son, Idamante, who has ruled as regent in his father’s absence. Feelings of love have developed between the two.

Idomeneo

Music by: W.A. MOZART
director: LUC BONDY
conductor: DANIEL HARDING
with: RICHARD CROFT
year: 2005
length: 156'

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