The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
Release Date: 1978-03-16
Overview: Imbuing the familiar Don Juan myth with a captivating combination of comedy, seductiveness, danger, and damnation, Mozart created an enduring masterpiece that has been a cornerstone of the repertory since its 1787 premiere. An early entry in the Met’s series of PBS telecasts, this 1978 performance captures a young James Morris in a smooth portrayal of the title role, with the legendary Joan Sutherland showing off her unsurpassed technique as Donna Anna and Gabriel Bacquier as a masterful Leporello.
Rating: 8 / 10
Cast
Joan Sutherland
as Donna Anna
James Morris
as Don Giovanni
John Brecknock
as Don Ottavio
Julia Varady
as Donna Elvira
Gabriel Bacquier
as Leoporello
Crew
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Kirk Browning - Director
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Lorenzo da Ponte - Writer
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Original Music Composer
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Richard Bonynge - Conductor
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Herbert Graf - Production Director
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