The National Opera presents an impressive new production of Idomeneo, directed and choreographed by the internationally acclaimed Antwerp choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Together with his company Eastman, he unites dance, singing and opera into a visual and musical total spectacle. This co-production with the Grand Théâtre de Genève and the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg will be presented in seven performances in February 2025.
Cherkaoui, known for his dynamic and boundary-pushing creations, collaborates in Idomeneo with the renowned Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, whose impressive red rope constructions adorn the set. These constantly changing sculptures symbolize the inescapable entanglements of fate and determine the movement space of both the dancers and the characters.
The musical direction is in the hands of conductor Laurence Cummings, an expert in historical performance practice. Cummings makes his debut at The National Opera with the Dutch Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of The National Opera. Tenor Daniel Behle shines in the title role, having previously been a guest in Amsterdam as Der Königssohn in Königskinder and as Lohengrin. The soloist team is further complemented by Cecilia Molinari (Idamante), Anna El-Khashem (Ilia), Jacquelyn Wagner (Elettra) and Linard Vrielink (Arbace).
Practical information
Performances:
7, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20 February at 19:30, 23 February at 14:00
Location: National Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam
Creative team:
- Musical direction: Laurence Cummings
- Direction and choreography: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
- Set design: Chiharu Shiota
- Costumes: Yuima Nakazato
- Lighting: Michael Bauer
- Dramaturgy: Simon Hatab
Soloists:
- Idomeneo: Daniel Behle
- Idamante: Cecilia Molinari
- Ilia: Anna El-Khashem
- Elettra: Jacquelyn Wagner
- Arbace: Linard Vrielink
- Gran Sacerdote di Nettuno: Angel Romero
With dancers from Eastman, the Dutch Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of The National Opera under the coaching of Edward Ananian-Cooper.
Do not miss this unique opportunity to experience Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's boundary-pushing interpretation of Mozart's masterpiece Idomeneo.