King of Crete and Idamante's father, Idomeneo survives a storm after promising Poseidon that he will sacrifice the first person he meets. That person is his son, whom he initially rejects in horror. When Idamante returns victorious, Idomeneo prepares to fulfill the vow, but Poseidon intervenes and commands him to abdicate in favor of Idamante and Ilia.
Philip Langridge has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include Billy Budd, Idomeneo, Peter Grimes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
