Recorded live at The Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Idomeneo, King of Crete, has been away from home during the long years of the Trojan War. Idamante, his son and now regent of the island, waits for his return, heralded by the arrival in Crete of Trojan prisoners. One of these prisoners is Ilia, daugher of the murdered King Priam of Troy. Idamante has fallen in love with Ilia, but is loved by Electra, daughter of the Greek King Agamemmnon, who has taken refuge in Crete. This production marked the operatic debut of Trevor Nunn. It has been much-acclaimed for its dramatic effect, blending Minoan Crete with the ritualistic delicacy of Japanese theatre. This dynamic stylisation is appropriately reclected in John Napier's considered and elegant designs. Bernhard Haitink conducts the London Philharmonic in a forceful account of the music.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Yvonne KennyNot listed | Not listed |
 Jerry HadleyNot listed | Not listed |
| CCarol VanessNot listed | Not listed |
| TThomas HemsleyNot listed | Not listed |
 Philip LangridgeNot listed | Not listed |
| AAnthony RodenNot listed | Not listed |
| RRoderick KennedyNot listed | Not listed |
| LLondon Philharmonic OrchestraNot listed | Not listed |