Opera in three acts Music by Mozart
Libretto by GIAMBATTISTA VARESCO (sung in Italian) (gramophone records)
The last rehearsal was splendid. After Act 1 the Elector called to me, loudly and clearly, " Bravo! ", and when I approached to kiss his hand. he said. "This opera will be charmante; it will bring you credit." '
Cast in order of singing:
LEIPZIG RADIO CHORUS
DRESDEN STATE ORCHESTRA conducted by HANS SCHMIDT -ISSERSTEDT
The scene is laid in ancient Crete
Acts I and 2 3.50* Mozart and the Opera Seria
A talk by WILLIAM MANN
4.5* Idomeneo Act 3