San Francisco Opera presents Mozart's Idomeneo from June 14 to 25. Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts this new production directed by Lindy Hume, featuring a cast led by Matthew Polenzani as Idomeneo, Daniela Mack as Idamante, Ying Fang as Ilia, and Elza van den Heever as Elettra. The opera, set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, explores themes of duty and sacrifice as a king grapples with a fateful promise to the gods. This production also showcases the artistry of the San Francisco Opera Chorus under the direction of John Keene.
Cast and Creative team for Idomeneo at San Francisco Opera
Cast
Matthew Polenzani
Idomeneo
Olivier Zerouali
Trojan Man
Daniela Mack
Idamante
Ying Fang
Ilia
Elza van den Heever
Elettra
Alek Shrader
Arbace
Samuel White
High Priest of Neptune
Jongwon Han
Voice of the Oracle
Georgiana Adams
Cretan Women
Mary Hoskins
Cretan Women
Samuel White
Trojan Man
Creative Team
David Bergman
Projection Designer
Dave Maier
Fight Director
Eun Sun Kim
Music Director
Lindy Hume
Director
Michael Yeargan
Set Designer
Anna Cordingley
Costume Designer
Verity Hampson
Original Lighting Designer
Justin A. Partier
Revival Lighting Designer
Richard Roberts
Set Design Consultant
Catherine Pettman
Cinematographer
John Keene
Chorus Director
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