James Levine Movies

  • 1987
    Turandot

    Turandot

    Turandot

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

    Turandot
  • 1990
    Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie Hall

    Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie Hall

    Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie Hall

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    A filmed concert of two famed sopranos.

    Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie Hall
  • 2008
    Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust

    Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust

    Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust

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    Radiant mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and dashing Italian tenor Marcello Giordani are unlucky lovers in La Damnation de Faust, Hector Berlioz’s...

    Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust
  • 1982
    Der Rosenkavalier

    Der Rosenkavalier

    Der Rosenkavalier

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    In this stunning performance from 1982, Strauss’s enchanting fairy tale for adults is blessed with a cast, conductor, and production that have...

    Der Rosenkavalier
  • 1995
    Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

    Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

    Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

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    This evocative production by Giancarlo Del Monaco sumptuously captures the look and feel of 14th century Genoa and is a perfect compliment to...

    Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
  • 1993
    Richard Wagner: Parsifal

    Richard Wagner: Parsifal

    Richard Wagner: Parsifal

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    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...

    Richard Wagner: Parsifal
  • 1979
    Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

    Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

    Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

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    John Dexter’s brilliant production, James Levine’s masterful conducting of the eclectic score, and a sensational cast come together to...

    Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
  • 1996
    The Transformation of the World Into Music

    The Transformation of the World Into Music

    The Transformation of the World Into Music

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    This film was prepared as a introduction to a series of opera broadcasts on German television. It depicts the behind-the-scenes manoeuvrings in...

    The Transformation of the World Into Music
  • 1996
    Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary

    Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary

    Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary

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    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...

    Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary
  • 1990
    Spirituals in Concert

    Spirituals in Concert

    Spirituals in Concert

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    "Spirituals in Concert" featuring Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle.

    Spirituals in Concert
  • 1984
    Francesca da Rimini

    Francesca da Rimini

    Francesca da Rimini

    01984HD

    Live performance at the Metropolitan Opera, 1984. James Levine conducting Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Stage direction by Piero Faggioni.

    Francesca da Rimini
  • 2009
    Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice

    Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice

    Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice

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    Director and choreographer Mark Morris’s production of Gluck’s masterpiece updates the immortal story from its ancient Greek roots to the...

    Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice
  • 1991
    Un Ballo in Maschera

    Un Ballo in Maschera

    Un Ballo in Maschera

    01991HD

    Verdi's opera performed by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by James Levine.

    Un Ballo in Maschera
  • 1984
    Simon Boccanegra

    Simon Boccanegra

    Simon Boccanegra

    01984HD

    Live from the Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra

    Simon Boccanegra
  • 2008
    The Met - Tristan und Isolde

    The Met - Tristan und Isolde

    The Met - Tristan und Isolde

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    James Levine’s love for this monumental opera shimmers throughout this exciting performance. It was an afternoon to remember: Met favorite...

    The Met - Tristan und Isolde
  • 1993
    I Lombardi - The Met

    I Lombardi - The Met

    I Lombardi - The Met

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    James Levine’s love for this seldom-heard score infuses every measure of Verdi’s music. Superstar Luciano Pavarotti heads the cast as the...

    I Lombardi - The Met
  • 2014
    The Metropolitan Opera: The Master-Singers of Nuremberg

    The Metropolitan Opera: The Master-Singers of Nuremberg

    The Metropolitan Opera: The Master-Singers of Nuremberg

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    James Levine leads a stirring performance of Wagner’s epic comedy, seen in Otto Schenk’s classic production. Baritone Michael Volle stars...

    The Metropolitan Opera: The Master-Singers of Nuremberg
  • 1998
    Pavarotti 30th Anniversary Gala Concert

    Pavarotti 30th Anniversary Gala Concert

    Pavarotti 30th Anniversary Gala Concert

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    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...

    Pavarotti 30th Anniversary Gala Concert
  • 2008
    Manon Lescaut – The Met

    Manon Lescaut – The Met

    Manon Lescaut – The Met

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

    Manon Lescaut – The Met
  • 2015
    Wagner: Tannhäuser

    Wagner: Tannhäuser

    Wagner: Tannhäuser

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    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...

    Wagner: Tannhäuser