The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (1978)
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.
Director: Kirk Browning
Genre: Music
Runtime: 182 min
Release Date: March 16, 1978
Cast
- Joan Sutherland - Donna Anna
- James Morris - Don Giovanni
- John Brecknock - Don Ottavio
- Julia Varady - Donna Elvira
- Gabriel Bacquier - Leoporello
- Huguette Tourangeau - Zerlina
- Allan Monk - Masetto
- John Macurdy - The Commendatore
Screenplay
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Kirk Browning
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni was directed by Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni stars Joan Sutherland, James Morris, John Brecknock, Julia Varady, Gabriel Bacquier, Huguette Tourangeau.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni has a runtime of 3h 2m (182 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni is a Music film.