Released
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
March 16 1978 (almost 47 years ago)Rating
80
Based on
1 review
- Director: Kirk Browning
- Genre: Music
- Runtime: 3 h 2 m
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.
