Mozart - Idomeneo - Barstow Goeke Betley Lewis Oliver Pritchard Glyndebourne Opera

During a ferocious storm Idomeneo, the King of Crete, makes a vow to Neptune, offering a sacrifice (the first human being Idomeneo sees) in return for the god?s help in bringing his ship safely to shore. As it turns out, this is his own son, Idamante. This dilemma can only be solved by the unselfish love of Ilia, who is willing to give her life in his stead. With the Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 1974 Richard Lewis once again confirms his position as the world?s leading exponent of this opera, in the title role of Idomeneo. This shortened version begins with Idomeneo alone on the beach after having survived the fierce storm. The dramatic point of view of Idomeneo is captured by John Cox?s strikingly dark staging. Picture Format: 4:3 ? Subtitles: GB ? Sound Format: Dolby Stereo