The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
1978/03/16 (US) | Music
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.
Kirk Browning
Director
Lead Cast
Joan Sutherland
Donna Anna
James Morris
Don Giovanni
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John Brecknock
Don Ottavio
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Julia Varady
Donna Elvira
Gabriel Bacquier
Leoporello
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Huguette Tourangeau
Zerlina
Allan Monk
Masetto
Budget
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Revenue
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Status
Released
Production Company
Crews
Lorenzo da Ponte
Writer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original Music Composer
Herbert Graf
Production Director
Richard Bonynge
Conductor
Eugene Berman
Set Designer
Michael Bronson
Executive Producer
Nina Lawson
Hairstylist