James Levine Movies
- 1987
Turandot
Turandot6.41987HD
The Franco Zeffirelli production of Puccini's "Turandot", recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera in April, 1987. Éva Marton stars as...
- 1990
Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie Hall
Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie Hall01990HD
A filmed concert of two famed sopranos.
- 2008
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust102008HD
Radiant mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and dashing Italian tenor Marcello Giordani are unlucky lovers in La Damnation de Faust, Hector Berlioz’s...
- 1982
Der Rosenkavalier
Der Rosenkavalier01982HD
In this stunning performance from 1982, Strauss’s enchanting fairy tale for adults is blessed with a cast, conductor, and production that have...
- 1995
Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra01995HD
This evocative production by Giancarlo Del Monaco sumptuously captures the look and feel of 14th century Genoa and is a perfect compliment to...
- 1993
Richard Wagner: Parsifal
Richard Wagner: Parsifal101993HD
The Met production easily has the most beautiful staging, designed by Otto Schenck, who also produced the fabulous set for the Met's previous Ring...
- 1979
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny01979HD
John Dexter’s brilliant production, James Levine’s masterful conducting of the eclectic score, and a sensational cast come together to...
- 1996
The Transformation of the World Into Music
The Transformation of the World Into Music8.51996HD
This film was prepared as a introduction to a series of opera broadcasts on German television. It depicts the behind-the-scenes manoeuvrings in...
- 1996
Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary
Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary01996HD
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...
- 1990
Spirituals in Concert
Spirituals in Concert01990HD
"Spirituals in Concert" featuring Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle.
- 1984
Francesca da Rimini
Francesca da Rimini01984HD
Live performance at the Metropolitan Opera, 1984. James Levine conducting Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Stage direction by Piero Faggioni.
- 2009
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice02009HD
Director and choreographer Mark Morris’s production of Gluck’s masterpiece updates the immortal story from its ancient Greek roots to the...
- 1991
Un Ballo in Maschera
Un Ballo in Maschera01991HD
Verdi's opera performed by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by James Levine.
- 1984
Simon Boccanegra
Simon Boccanegra01984HD
Live from the Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra
- 2008
The Met - Tristan und Isolde
The Met - Tristan und Isolde02008HD
James Levine’s love for this monumental opera shimmers throughout this exciting performance. It was an afternoon to remember: Met favorite...
- 1993
I Lombardi - The Met
I Lombardi - The Met01993HD
James Levine’s love for this seldom-heard score infuses every measure of Verdi’s music. Superstar Luciano Pavarotti heads the cast as the...
- 2014
The Metropolitan Opera: The Master-Singers of Nuremberg
The Metropolitan Opera: The Master-Singers of Nuremberg02014HD
James Levine leads a stirring performance of Wagner’s epic comedy, seen in Otto Schenk’s classic production. Baritone Michael Volle stars...
- 1998
Pavarotti 30th Anniversary Gala Concert
Pavarotti 30th Anniversary Gala Concert01998HD
Celebrating a great artist is always a gala occasion, but when the honoree is the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, the event is one to treasure. To pay...
- 2008
Manon Lescaut – The Met
Manon Lescaut – The Met02008HD
One of today’s most compelling singing actresses, Karita Mattila takes on the irresistible role of Manon Lescaut, the headstrong young woman...
- 2015
Wagner: Tannhäuser
Wagner: Tannhäuser02015HD
Met Music Director James Levine leads this Live in HD presentation of Wagner’s early Romantic opera, starring Johan Botha in the title role of...