Opera San Jose presents Mozart's "Idomeneo"

An epic work of music drama that changed the course of Mozart’s operas, "Idomeneo: ré di Creta" is the mythical tale of the king of Crete, returning home from the Trojan War. To gain a safe return to shore during a violent storm at sea, Idomeneo vows to sacrifice to Neptune the first person he sees on land. Unfortunately, it's his son, Idamante, so Idomeneo flees instead of greeting him. Idamante, meanwhile, is in love with Ilia, the captured daughter of the king of Troy. Neptune, cheated out of his sacrifice, sends a sea monster to ravage Crete. Idamante slays the monster and presents himself for sacrifice, but Ilia comes between them declaring her love for Idamante. Will the gods be appeased? A divine voice declares that Idamante and Ilia shall reign as the new king and queen of Crete.

Mozart was just 25-years-old when his mythological music drama premiered in Munich on January 29, 1781. Idomeneo: ré di Creta is considered to be his first dramatic masterpiece and was his personal favorite of all his operas.

"Idomeneo: ré di Creta" is jointly produced with the Packard Humanities Institute and made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San José.

Single Tickets on sale July 11, 2011.

• Venue: California Theatre
• Date: Sat September 10, 2011 8:00pm
• City: San Jose
• Price Range: $51 to $101
• Tickets: 408-437-4450

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