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Opera San Jose unveils a jaw-dropping, must-see production of Mozart's 'Idomeneo'
09-17-2011 – Richard Scheinin

As the recession grinds its sharp teeth into local arts groups, philanthropist David Packard has unleashed a stimulus package at the California Theatre. The exciting new production of Mozart's "Idomeneo" being staged there by Opera San Jose -- on Packard's dime, mostly -- is a jaw-dropper: sets that reproduce the Palace of Knossos in ancient Crete; a troupe of dancers from Ballet San Jose; a 40-voice chorus; plus 180 costumes and a sacrificial altar. And, oops, almost forgot -- an excellent cast.

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