Current Opera - April 2008

Idomeneo (Mozart)

The sea-god Poseidon (Neptune) saves the life of the King of Crete on his return from the Trojan war - but exacts a terrible price. The king must sacrifice the first mortal he meets – who turns out to be his son. Is there any justice in the world? Can human love triumph over the demands of the gods?
English translation by David Parry.

Early booking is encouraged to avoid disappointment - NODA said of HGO's November 2007 production of Eugene Onegin (Yevgeny Onegin) "Outstanding chorus work complemented some memorable prinicipal performances. One of the best productions of this work I have seen." HGO's November 2006 production of La Traviata and April 2006 production of Marriage of Figaro both sold out for all shows before the opening night, and the Camden New Journal recommended HGO's November 2005 Madam Butterfly over the English National Opera's simultaneous production of the same opera.

The Dionysus Ensemble under the direction of Katrine Reimers as Conductor and Music Director
Assistant Music Director - Alastair Macgeorge
Répétiteurs - Suzy Ruffles, Mimma Cardullo and Ioana Osoianu

Production Director - Sebastian Harcombe
Designer - Nicolai Hart-Hansen.
Lighting - Cameron Bannister.

Cast

Idomeneo - Philip Modino (April 10, 12, 18, 20 mat) and George Smart (April 11, 13 mat, 17, 19)
Idamante - Louise Adamson (April 12, 17, 18, 20 mat) and Violetta Gawarra (April 10, 11, 13 mat, 19)
Ilia - Stefanie Kemball-Read (April 10, 12, 18, 20 mat) and Julia Hessey (April 11, 13 mat, 17, 19)
Elettra - Helen-Julie Johnson (April 10, 12, 18, 20 mat) and Hannah Sawle (April 11, 13 mat, 17, 19)
Arbace/High Priest - Philip Hayes (April 10, 12, 18, 20 mat) and Alex Routledge (April 11, 13 mat, 17, 19)
Voice of Neptune - Danny Smyth (April 10, 12, 18, 20 mat) and Matt Jelf (April 11, 13 mat, 17, 19)

With the HGO chorus - Amaia Arregui, Katy Butcher, Claudia Conway, Jessica Flynn, Matthew Holt, Liz Hunt, Iris Korfker, Antonia Leach, Martin Musgrave, Jill Noakes, Nicola Ogborn and Katy Powis. (Soloists – Katy Powis, Iris Korfker, Katy Butcher, Amaia Arregui, Martin Musgrave and Matthew Holt).

Venue and Bookings: UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE, HIGHGATE VILLAGE, N6 - see the Venue page.

Tickets: £18 (concessions £15); all seats unreserved.

Time: 7.30 pm on Thursday 10 April, Friday 11 April, Saturday 12 April, Thursday 17 April, Friday 18 April, Saturday 19 April 2008; matinees 4pm Sunday 13 April and Sunday 20 April 2008.