Don Satz surmised:

>Does Idomeneo generate much hoop-la? In terms of popularity, I've thought
>that Cosi, Magic Flute, Figaro, and Don Giovanni were the biggies, and
>that his others were well-known only by major Mozart fans.

I don't think I qualify as a major Mozart fan - maybe sergeant or corporal
- but I think Seraglio is up there with the others in terms of popularity,
or perhaps I'm being a little subjective.  I've only heard Idomeneo once
or twice and although it has some highly attractive music, I think it's
probably too serious in tone to ever be as popular.

Richard Pennycuick
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