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The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (1978)

The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (1978)

Music
Release Date: 1978, March 16
Directors: Kirk Browning
Cast: James Morris, Joan Sutherland, Julia Varady, Gabriel Bacquier, John Macurdy, Allan Monk, John Brecknock, Huguette Tourangeau

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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