The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 16, 1978

Original language

Italian

Spoken languages

Italian

Cast

Gabriel Bacquier,John Brecknock,Huguette Tourangeau,Julia Varady,Joan Sutherland,James Morris,Allan Monk,John Macurdy

Director

Kirk Browning

Writer

Lorenzo da Ponte

Producer

Michael Bronson

Music

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0299771