Mozart followed the style of christoph willibald gluck, the renowned composer of eight french operas. Jul 21, 2016 idomeneo would not get a recommendation from me either as a starting opera, even for someone who already likes mozart. Find the metropolitan opera on facebook opens new window find the metropolitan opera on twitter opens new window find the metropolitan opera on instagram opens new. The libretto was adapted by giambattista varesco from a french text by antoine danchet, which had been set to music by andre campra as idomenee in 1712. Idomeneo by wolfgang amadeus mozart, paperback barnes. Feb 08, 2018 set in greece after the trojan war, the opera idomeneo premiered on january 29, 1781, at the cuvillies theatre that was once located in the munich palace in munich, germany. Jul 01, 2020 one of those works that even a firstclass genius like mozart manages only once in his lifetime. The tales of this time have provided fertile grounds for many creators of opera, from.
Idomeneo s sailors are heard from afar, begging the gods for mercy. Mozart considered idomeneo to be his greatest work in the genre of opera. Martene was awarded second prize in the 2006 kathleen ferrier competition and is an associate artist of the classical opera company. Its tosca is a 1969 production by prizewinning director boleslaw barlog d. Idomeneo, re di creta 1781 oper capriccio kulturforum. Ilia confesses to idomeneo that she has found a new father in him and he starts to suspect the love she feels towards his son. The libretto was adapted by giambattista varesco from a french text by antoine danchet, based on a 1705 play by crebillion pere, which had been set to music by andre campra as idomenee in 1712. Idomeneo libretto the metropolitan opera by giambattista varesco wolfgang amadeus mozart and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mozarts idomeneo is a landmark opera and deserves the effort that james levine has put into its revival. Idomeneo recognises ilias love for idamante behind the request, as well as the fact that their love is. Idomeneo decides to send his son with electra back to argos. How do opera composers and their librettists work together. Idomeneo re di creta ilia ed idamante an opera in three.
It was composed for the finest orchestra in germany and some excellent singers. Idomeneo is an opera seria with music by wolfgang amadeus mozart. Sep 05, 2008 mozarts idomeneo is based on a story from homerabout king idomeneo of creteand takes place just after the trojan war. A linebyline libretto links each phrase of the original text with and english version. Situated near the beginning of the mozart operatic canon he was 24 when he wrote it, idomeneo is grand. Idomeneo select a language to update the synopsis text. Watch movie and read libretto and translation of principessa a tuoi sguardi, a recitative for soprano and tenor, from the italian opera idomeneo by wolfgang amadeus mozart. It is one of most astonishing achievements of an altogether astonishing career. Libretto derived from alexander puskhins play of the same name. Libretto giambattista varesco after the libretto by antoine danchet for the tragedie en.
Oct 03, 1994 few operas work better than mozarts idomeneo, yet we scarcely know what to do with it. Idomeneo agrees to give up the throne, and pronounces his blessing on the union of his son and the trojan princess. Idomeneo re di creta ilia ed idamante an opera in three acts. Mozart conducted the world premiere of idomeneo in munich in 1781. Idomeneo re di creta ilia ed idamante an opera in three acts libretto by abbot giambattista varesco mozart libretto by abbot giambattista varesco on. Mozarts idomeneo from the met opera in hd the cultural. Act one begins as idomeneo returns to crete after ten years of battle. If the elector wanted an opera seria, mozart would write one. Aug 26, 2020 not surprisingly, just as mozart raised dramatic opera to new heights five years earlier with his dramatic opera idomeneo, so did he transcend the italian comic opera formula in le nozze di figaro. Their new production of idomeneo, directed by marshall pynkoski and choreographed by jeannette lajeunnesse zingg, features the tafelmusik baroque orchestra and choruses comprised of the theater of early. These days it would be very hard to get away from the fact that its set in crete and there are refugees in the libretto.
O forse, riuscirete a trovarlo in italiano vacuum flowers e neuromancer. Libretto, idomeneo re di creta, an opera in three acts mozart, libretto by abbot giambattista varesco on. Idomeneo explains to arbace his terrible obligation to kill his own son. On 8 november 2019, teatro dell opera di roma unveiled a new production of idomeneo, re di creta by wolfgang amadeus mozart. This enables you to follow the action of the opera in detail. The opera s libretto, by giambattista varesco, revolves around the classic greek story of cretan king idomeneo, who returns home from the trojan war. Idomeneo by wolfgang amadeus mozart the opera guide and. Hanoi opera house schedule of shows for april tripadvisor. The chorus celebrates the happy couple scenda amor, scenda imeneodescend love, descend god of marriage. This score is special edition of mozarts opera idomeneo issued by subscription by j. This is considered to be one of wolfgang amadeus mozarts first great operas, written when he was just 24 years old. Find the metropolitan opera on facebook opens new window.
Mozart and varesco were commissioned in 1780 by karl theodor, elector of bavaria for a court carnival. This production is the result of the collaboration between four theatres. Idomeneo libretto the metropolitan opera giambattista varesco wolfgang amadeus mozart published by metropolitan opera guild, inc january 1988 1988. Mozarts idomeneo from the met opera in hd the cultural critic. Varesco, based on danchets french libretto of the same title. The libretto was adapted by giambattista varesco from a french text by antoine danchet. Libretto by giovanni battista varesco after antoine danchets idomenee. To escape his dilemma, he intends to send idamante away to argos with electra.
Kaufen sie mozart, wolfgang amadeus idomeneo gunstig ein. Antony walker conductor antony walker is artistic director and conductor of washington concert opera. Libretto of the opera idomeneo by wolfgang amadeus mozart. After mithridate 1770 and lucio silla 1772, blending youthful earnestness with mature mastery. For all its allegiance to francoitalian reform opera, idomeneo remains within the eighteenthcentury norm of alternation of action and introspection. That is how alfred einstein defined idomeneo, king of crete, mozarts third venture into the opera seria genre, demolishing its traditional boundaries to open the way to lyric drama. The story of le nozze di figaro is the sequel to another beaumarchais play the barber of seville, which rossini would later set to an opera. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The deutsche oper dates from the 1960s when berlin was divided, and tends to be cutting edge, avantgarde, for example its controversial production of mozarts idomeneo with the severed heads of jesus, buddha and mohammed. Using a traditional libretto based on classical myth, mozart produced a score that. Idomeneo, king of crete fiona campbell idamante, his son martene grimson ilia, trojan princess. Mozart wrote idomeneo when he was twentyfour years old, and the opera was described by albert einstein as. Idomeneo in association with english national opera alma books.
Welcome to bachtrack, the classical music website for live. The libretto words are in italian and were written by giambattista varesco. His wonderful music makes great demands on the large cast, and the opera s everyday themes still touch audiences today. A lyric fantasy in two parts is an opera in one act, with music by maurice ravel to a libretto by colette. Idomeneo libretto the metropolitan opera by giambattista varesco wolfgang amadeus mozart and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Idomeneo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Idomeneo, re di creta ossia ilia e idamante italian for idomeneus, king of crete, or, ilia and idamante. Idomeneo was written with an italian libretto by this austrian composer for a german opera house, and was based on a french model. Idomeneo is the first great masterpiece in mozarts operatic output. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The setting the opera unfolds on the island of crete in the aftermath of the trojan war. Her future engagements include first witch in dido and aeneas for opera north. Libretto by giambattista varesco there will be one interval of 20 minutes at the conclusion. Inspired by the operas of gluck, which he had seen in his parisian period, he wrote perhaps the best baroque opera in history.
Fantaisie lyrique en deux parties the child and the spells. Padre, germani, addio from act i of the italian opera, idomeneo by wolfgang amadeus mozart libretto. Idomeneo resources for mozart research research guides at. In 1780 mozart and varesco were asked by the elector of bavaria to write an opera for a court carnival idomeneo was first performed in munich on 29 january 1781. Idomeneo cambridge opera handbooks rushton, julian on. Idomeneo resources for mozart research research guides. The libretto is based on a 1712 french libretto by antoine danchet, an early member of the academie francaise. Although its premiere took place on january 27, 1781, just after the composers 25th birthday, the opera provides one of mozarts most searching explorations of some cherished mozartean themes. Idomeneo should be thrilled to have returned safely from the deadly battle, but he has made a very bad bargain with the demanding sea god. You are invited to the two special performances of the opera the child and the spellslenfant et les sortileges of maurice ravel performed by 12 lead singers and 65 choir members of the children choir of the national musical theater in paris.
Mozart went to munich in late 1780 to workon the opera, and it is fascinating to read the letters he wrote to his father back in salzburg, which comment on many aspects of the process of creation of. Idomeneo, by common consent mozarts greatest opera seria, is a rich synthesis of the dramatic potentialities of italian opera seria, french tragedie lyrique, and recent german opera. Idomeneo kv 366, dazu ballettmusik kv 367 ist eine tragedie lyrique originalbezeichnung. Everyone departs in distress but elettra, who is irate. Trojans and cretans are rejoicing at the dawn of a new, peaceful era when arbace, the kings confidant, brings word that idomeneo has drowned. Idomeneo is mozarts first mature opera, and it remains one of his most profound and musically satisfying.
Special opera the child and the spells hanoi grapevine. He probably chose the subject, though it might have been mozart. Ilia, who is gradually overcoming her grief, asks idomeneo to replace her lost father. Libretto in italian with a facing literal translation mozart wrote idomeneo when he was twentyfour years old, and the opera was described by albert einstein as one of those works that even a genius like mozart could write only once in his life. Idomeneo re di creta ilia ed idamante an opera in three acts libretto by abbot giambattista. Libretto in italian with a facing literal translation. Idomeneo in association with english national opera.
Volume 1 lists the names of subscribers and has a table of contents for each of the three acts with the incipit of first lines of texts of arias, recitatives and choruses. Idomeneo reveals his secret to arbace who suggests sending idamante far from crete. German contributor names mozart, wolfgang amadeus 17561791 composer. Mozart arranged for salzburgs chaplain giambattista varesco to write the libretto. Synopsis d facts d great youtube videos d mozarts idomeneo sung. Idomeneo is mozarts humane drama about the casualties of war, the meaning of fate at the power of love. Idomeneo and elettra find them together, and idomeneo still unable to reveal his reasons commands again that his son leave crete.
Even though it lacks the fire of don giovanni and the heart of nozze di figaro, idomeneo is a significant achievement by a 25yearold composer on the cusp of a memorable career. She was supported by the royal opera house, countess of munster musical. When it was premiered at the renowned cuvillies theatre in munich on january 29, 1781, mozart had celebrated his 25th birthday just two days earlier. Libretto, idomeneo re di creta, an opera in three acts.
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