The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni ( 1978 )

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.

Top 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