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.
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.
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.
