The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni 1978
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The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni 1978 Synopsis - 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.
- Released: 1978-03-16
- Runtime: 182 minutes
- Genre: Music
- Stars: Joan Sutherland, James Morris, John Brecknock, Julia Varady, Gabriel Bacquier
- Director: Lorenzo da Ponte, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kirk Browning, Herbert Graf, Richard Bonynge
- Network: The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
- Source: CWR CRB
