Ernani (17 Dec. 1983)
"Live from the Metropolitan Opera" Ernani (original title)

Director:

Kirk Browning

Writers:

Francesco Maria Piave (libretto), Victor Hugo (based on the play by)

Stars:

Luciano Pavarotti, Leona Mitchell, Ruggero Raimondi

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Luciano Pavarotti	...	Ernani
Leona Mitchell	...	Donna Elvira
Ruggero Raimondi	...	Don Ruy Gomez de Silva
Sherrill Milnes	...	Don Carlos
Charles Anthony	...	Don Riccardo
Richard Vernon	...	Jago
Jean Craft	...	Giovanna
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
James Levine	...	Himself -Conductor
Metropolitan Opera Chorus	...	People
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra	...	Themselves - Orchestra

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

opera | italian opera | live performance | spain | one word title | 

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Genres:

Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

17 December 1983 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metropolitan Opera, The, Metropolitan Opera Association

Technical Specs

Runtime:

142 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as The Metropolitan Opera HD Live: Verdi: Ernani (2012)

User Reviews

Great performance, especially by Milnes

This is a fine performance on all accounts. Despite Pavorotti headlining the cast, it is Sherrill Milnes who really shines. It was this live performance on PBS that really sparked my interest in opera. The performance stands up well to any recording I've ever heard. The acting is also above average.