Cornell MacNeil Movies

  • 1982
    La traviata

    La traviata

    La traviata

    7.11982HD

    This “Traviata” became one of the most succesful of all opera films, especially in France, where 800,000 Parisian cinemagoers flocked to it in the fir...

    La traviata
  • 1977
    Rigoletto

    Rigoletto

    Rigoletto

    101977HD

    A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece. A vengeful but misguided court jester strive...

    Rigoletto
  • 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
  • 1981
    Il trittico

    Il trittico

    Il trittico

    01981HD

    A trio of operas in three short stories - the first a gruesome murder melodrama, the second is a passionate tearjerker, and the third is a dark comedy...

    Il trittico
  • 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

    01979HD

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

    Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
  • 1978
    Otello - The Met

    Otello - The Met

    Otello - The Met

    01978HD

    Jon Vickers was one of the most magnetic singing actors of the 20th century and Otello one of his greatest roles. He understood how to combine Shakesp...

    Otello - The Met
  • 1978
    Tosca

    Tosca

    Tosca

    01978HD

    A stellar cast brings Puccini’s spellbinding opera to life, seizing every opportunity to thrill the audience. Luciano Pavarotti is Cavaradossi, the pa...

    Tosca
  • 1981
    La Traviata - The Met

    La Traviata - The Met

    La Traviata - The Met

    01981HD

    James Levine leads a remarkable cast in one of Verdi’s most enduringly popular operas and brings fresh insights to this beloved score. Ileana Cotrubas...

    La Traviata - The Met
  • 1985
    Tosca

    Tosca

    Tosca

    01985HD

    Live Metropolitan Opera performance March, 1985.

    Tosca