The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
NR
Music
Starring: Joan Sutherland, James Morris, John Brecknock, Julia Varady, Gabriel Bacquier
Writer: Lorenzo da Ponte
Release Date:
March 16, 1978
March 16, 1978
Ratings:
8.0 / 10
8.0 / 10
Director:
Kirk Browning
Kirk Browning
Companies:
N/A
N/A
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.
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