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.
Joan Sutherland
as Donna Anna
James Morris
as Don Giovanni
John Brecknock
as Don Ottavio
Julia Varady
as Donna Elvira
Gabriel Bacquier
as Leoporello
Huguette Tourangeau
as Zerlina
Allan Monk
as Masetto
John Macurdy
as The Commendatore
