October 13. 2018 - November 02. 2018
Upcoming Dates
October 13. 2018 - November 02. 2018
New-to-Chicago Production Idomeneo
One of Mozart’s noblest characters, King Idomeneo of Crete is also the most loving of operatic fathers.
Shipwrecked, he gets safely to shore only after promising Neptune to sacrifice the first person he sees—but it’s his son, Idamante. As Idomeneo agonizes over the catastrophe facing him, Idamante woos one princess, the lovely Ilia, and is madly pursued by another, the jealous Elettra. Through all their sorrows and joys, the constant is Mozart’s heavenly music—ravishing in its beauty, stirring in its eloquence, and reaching deeply into the soul of every character.
- Language: Sung in Italian with projected English translations
- Running Time: 3 hours, 35 minutes with 2 intermissions
- Location: Lyric Opera House
Idomeneo videos
Idomeneo
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The music featured is generously furnished by Warner Classics.
"Placido e il mar"
"Se il padre perdei"
Idomeneo
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Lyric Opera Commentaries are sponsored by the Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Foundation in memory of their parents.
© 2018/19 Lyric Opera Commentaries. All rights reserved. Recording & Production services provided by Mark Travis. The music featured in Lyric Commentaries is generously furnished by Warner Classics.
A project of the Women’s Board
Commentary by Martha Nussbaum
Idomeneo Articles
Soprano Janai Brugger Shares her Love for Mozart's Idomeneo
"It's shocking to me that it's not done more often," declares soprano Janai Brugger, who adores Idomeneo. She's captivated by the story, the music, and the characters' nobility.
Five Reasons Why You Need to See Idomeneo
The story! The music! Sir Andrew Davis's conducting!
Synopsis
Ancient Crete, after the Trojan War.
Program book
Go inside this production of Idomeneo with engaging articles, notes from the director, a complete plot synopsis, artist bios, and more.
Meet the artists
* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumni
*** Ryan Opera Center Ensemble member
Lyric presentation of Mozart’s Idomeneo made possible by
Lead sponsor
Production owned by The Metropolitan Opera. All scenery, properties, and costumes constructed by The Metropolitan Opera Shops. This production was originally directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle and premiered at The Metropolitan Opera on October 14, 1982.