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The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (1978)

NR · 1978-03-16 · 3h 2m · IT
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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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Kirk BrowningDirectorLorenzo da PonteWriter

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Joan SutherlandJoan SutherlandDonna AnnaJames MorrisJames MorrisDon GiovanniJohn BrecknockJohn BrecknockDon OttavioJulia VaradyJulia VaradyDonna ElviraGabriel BacquierGabriel BacquierLeoporelloHuguette TourangeauHuguette TourangeauZerlinaAllan MonkAllan MonkMasettoJohn MacurdyJohn MacurdyThe Commendatore

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OperaThe metropolitan opera

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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni about?

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.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?

The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni has a runtime of 182 minutes.