ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Mozart’s first mature masterpiece took a stock mythological plot and transformed it into a life-and-death drama of real characters confronted by the personal and political consequences of choices made in a time of war. Following her 2009 adaptation of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas – which sold out the Young Vic, and is also set in the aftermath of the Trojan War – Katie Mitchell brings her unique directorial style to bear on what is now widely seen as Mozart’s most deeply-felt piece.

Full of virtuosic yet often intimately lyrical vocal writing, grand public processions and stirring choruses, Idomeneo is conducted by ENO’s Olivier Award-winning Music Director Edward Gardner. The cast features some of Britain’s best, including Paul Nilon, Robert Murray, Sarah Tynan and Emma Bell.

READ THE REVIEWS

Click here for a selection of Idomeneo press reviews, and the production video trailer

CAST

Idomeneo Paul Nilon; Idamante Robert Murray; Elettra Emma Bell; Illia Sarah Tynan; Voice of Neptune Pauls Putniņš

Conductor Edward Gardner; Director Katie Mitchell; Set Designers Vicki Mortimer, Alex Eales; Costume Designer Vicki Mortimer; Lighting Designer Paule Constable; Video Design Fifty Nine Productions

SIGNED PERFORMANCE

Tuesday 6th July - 7.00pm 

RELATED AUDIO

Ed Gardner discusses the upcoming production of Idomeneo with journalist Edward Seckerson