Idomeneo by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – A Majestic Opera on DVD

UPC: 807280201192

Product Features

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Opera: Idomeneo
• Performers:Conductor: Arnold Östman
  • Stuart Kale as Idomeneo
  • Anita Soldh as Elettra
  • David Kuebler as Idamante
  • Ann Christine Biel as Ilia
  • John-Eric Jacobsen as Arbace
  • Lars Tibell as Nettuno
  • Olle Sköld as La Voce
• Orchestra: Chorus and Orchestra of the Drottningholm Court Theatre
• Stage Direction: Michael Hampe
• Design: Martin Ropprecht
• Production: Directed and produced for TV by Thomas Olofsson; Co-produced with Bayerischer Rundfunk, Drottningholm Court Theatre Production AB, SVT1, and RM Arts
• Format: DVD Video, NTSC, Dual Layer Format
• Sound: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Subtitles: Available in Italian, German, French, English, and Spanish
• Language: Menu languages in German, French, English, and Spanish
• Running Time: 143 minutes
• Release Year: 1991
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH, Leipzig

Overview

Idomeneo, one of Mozart's most profound operas, explores themes of fate, love, and divine intervention. This DVD presents the 1991 performance at the Drottningholm Court Theatre, conducted by Arnold Östman, known for his historically informed interpretations of Mozart's works. Stuart Kale leads a distinguished cast as Idomeneo, with powerful performances by Anita Soldh, David Kuebler, and Ann Christine Biel. The production, directed by Michael Hampe, offers a visually striking and musically captivating experience that highlights the emotional depth and dramatic intensity of Mozart's early operatic masterpiece.

Interesting Facts

• Idomeneo was composed by Mozart in 1780-1781, marking his transition into the mature phase of his operatic career.
• The opera is based on a libretto by Giambattista Varesco, inspired by an ancient Greek myth, and was first performed in Munich in 1781.
• This production at the Drottningholm Court Theatre was noted for its authentic period style, using original 18th-century stage machinery and instruments.
• Arnold Östman, who conducted this performance, is celebrated for his expertise in classical-era music, particularly Mozart's operas, and has led numerous acclaimed recordings.
• The Drottningholm Court Theatre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for preserving the historical authenticity of its opera productions.

Track Listing

1. Overture
2. Act I
   • "Vedrommi intorno" – Idomeneo
   • "Se il padre perdei" – Ilia
   • "Non ho colpa" – Idamante
   • "Estinto è Idomeneo?" – Elettra
   • "Fuor del mar" – Idomeneo
3. Act II
   • "Idol mio" – Ilia
   • "Placido è il mar" – Chorus
   • "Se il tuo duol" – Arbace
   • "Torna la pace" – Idamante
   • "Zeus ti scampi" – Idomeneo
4. Act III
   • "S'io non moro a questi accenti" – Elettra
   • "Tutto è spento" – Idomeneo, Idamante
   • "Soffre il mio cor" – Ilia
   • "Finale" – Full Ensemble

Publishers

• Arthaus Musik GmbH
• SVT1
• RM Arts

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