Paul Plishka Movies

The Prince, Don Ramiro (who has changed places with his valet, Dandini), meets Cenerentola and they are instantly attracted to each other. When the...

Genre: Comedy

Cast: Frederica von Stade

John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose...

Genre: Music

Cast: Philip Langridge

This telecast offers a rare opportunity to see the legendary Joan Sutherland in the role that first catapulted her to international stardom. She...

Genre: Music

Cast: Joan Sutherland

Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Tatiana Troyanos

In Luther's beer-cellar, lusty singing extols the virtues of beer and wine. For this evening, the Muse decides to deflect the poet Hoffmann's...

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Cast: Plácido Domingo

Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels, family squabbles and intrigue. The Spanish...

Genre: Music

Cast: Vasile Moldoveanu

Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of Met-goers through Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Ludovic Tézier

A possible impostor torments a newly crowned medieval czar who may have ordered the real successor's death.

Genre: Music

Cast: Ruggero Raimondi

The Franco Zeffirelli production of Puccini's "Turandot", recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera in April, 1987. Éva Marton stars as...

Genre: Music

Cast: Éva Marton

This live from the Met telecast from October 1996 of Giordano’s infrequently performed verismo gem is an absolute pleasure to watch and listen...

Genre: Music

Cast: Luciano Pavarotti

This tribute to James Levine, first shown on PBS, was only part of that glorious evening. Here we have the whole performance, up to three hours. I...

Genre: Music

Cast: James Levine

Live from the Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra

Genre: Music

Cast: Sherrill Milnes

Genre: Music

Cast: Luciano Pavarotti

Puccini’s musical thriller of lust, murder, and politics is one of the most dramatically riveting operas in the repertoire. Luc Bondy’s...

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Cast: Karita Mattila

It is to composer and librettist Arrigo Boito and his constant pestering of the octogenarian Verdi that there remained within him one last great...

Genre: Music

Cast: Mirella Freni

Giuseppe Verdi's opera of religion, revenge and redemption gets the star treatment in this 1993 Metropolitan Opera production conducted by James...

Genre: Music

Cast: Plácido Domingo

The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of...

Genre: Music

Cast: Piero Cappuccilli

Puccini’s heartbreaking story of young love in the garrets of Belle Epoque Paris has attracted many famous singers through the years. But with...

Genre: Music

Cast: Renata Scotto

Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has moved generations of opera lovers since its...

Genre: Music

Cast: Sonya Yoncheva

One of today’s most compelling singing actresses, Karita Mattila takes on the irresistible role of Manon Lescaut, the headstrong young woman...

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Cast: Karita Mattila

Genre: Music

Cast: Anne-Carolyn Bird

Keeping with a long-standing tradition, Renee Fleming kicks off the new season at the Met with scenes from Verdi's Traviata, Massenet's Manon, and...

Genre: Music

Cast: Renée Fleming