Idomeneo by Mozart, sø. 25 mai 2008, Fra (2008/2008), I regi av Yannis Kokkos, Dirigent Karen Kamensek, Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

Dramma per musica in 3 acts libretto by Abbot Giambattista Varesco - Premiered at the Hoftheater, Munich, January 29, 1781 New production Co-production Opéra national de Lorraine - Opéra National de Bordeaux From courtyard to garden : meeting with the artists of the production on Thursday May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Grand-Théâtre In partnership with Les Amis de l'Orchestre, Les Amis du Grand-Théâtre and Les Rencontres Wagneriennes Oh ruthless fate! What still more cruel misfortune do you intend for me? Idomenee - Idamante, Act I With Idomeneo , Mozart transports us to Crete in the aftermath of the Trojan War, and it is up to the Greek Yannis Kokkos (remember the marvelous productions of Pelléas et Mélisande or Les Rois) to paint the decor of the plot. The first great public success of the brilliant musician, the work shakes up the canons of opera seria to achieve a dramatic intensity that the composer will redeploy in his future works. Duration: about 2h50