Every woman wants him, every man wants to be him: Mozart’s version of the irresistible rogue who brings excitement with him and leaves destruction it his wake has always attracted top singing actors, as in this performance brilliantly led by James Levine. Samuel Ramey is Don Giovanni, pursued by the incandescent Karita Mattila (Donna Elvira) in her Met debut season and role, and by the white-hot avenging fury of Carol Vaness (Donna Anna.) Ferruccio Furlanetto delivers a masterful comic turn as the Don’s servant, Leporello.
Samuel Ramey
as Don Giovanni
Carol Vaness
as Donna Anna
Jerry Hadley
as Don Ottavio
Karita Mattila
as Donna Elvira
Ferruccio Furlanetto
as Leporello
Dawn Upshaw
as Zerlina
Philip Cokorinos
as Masetto
Kurt Moll
as Commendatore
