Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #74083 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-03-30
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: AC-3, Box set, Classical, Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, German, Italian, Spanish, French
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 176 minutes

Synopsis
Kent Nagano conducts the Bavarian State Orchestra and Chorus in this production of Mozart's opera, directed by Uwe Eric Laufenberg. This 2008 recording is taken from a pair of performances at Munich's Cuvillies-Theater.

Customer Reviews

Fine performance from Munich
This modern staging of Mozart's Idomeneo makes for a stark contrast in the Rococo splendour of Munich's Cuvilies Theatre. For me, it works well, and I found the production very much in tune with the emotional agonies of the characters. The singing is very fine indeed, while more traditional minded Mozartians may find a tenor Idamante more difficult to accept, Pavol Breslik is an ardent and mellifluous advocate of the role. The rest of the singing is of a similarly high standard with John Mark Ainsley in the title role and Juliane Banse as Ilia giving particular pleasure. Kent Nagano conducts his Munich forces with urgency and attention to detail.Picture quality and sound are also of high quality. I would recommend this performance.