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[Met Performance] CID:184600
Don Giovanni
Metropolitan Opera House, Mon, March 28, 1960
Don Giovanni (217)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Lorenzo Da Ponte
Review 1:
Review of Raymond A.Ericson in Musical America
Jerome Hines took over the title role of the Mozart opera for the first time in a subscription performance this season on this occasion, although he had sung it in one of the matinees for school children. Vocally, Mr. Hines? performance was as luscious as ever and full of verve. Dramatically, his was a curious impersonation, for this was less a fun-loving scoundrel enjoying his seductions than a sardonic, uneasy individual seemingly driven to his pleasures by alien forces within. The characterization was not quite sharp enough to compensate with forceful drama for the loss of the brilliance that a gayer Don provides.
Jan Peerce, the other newcomer to the cast, sang Don Ottavio's two arias with his wonted stylishness. Others heard were Eleanor Steber, Lucine Amara, Roberta Peters, William Wildermann, Ezio Flagello, and Theodor Uppman.
Martin Rich, who had conducted at children's matinees, led the opera for the first time at a subscription performance. He kept the work neatly in hand, well-paced and shrewdly balanced between instrumental and vocal ensembles. More finesse and excitement should be expected only from a conductor who has many full rehearsals at his disposal.
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Don Giovanni
Metropolitan Opera House, Mon, March 28, 1960
Don Giovanni (217)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Lorenzo Da Ponte
- Don Giovanni
- Jerome Hines
- Donna Anna
- Eleanor Steber
- Don Ottavio
- Jan Peerce
- Donna Elvira
- Lucine Amara
- Leporello
- Ezio Flagello
- Zerlina
- Roberta Peters
- Masetto
- Theodor Uppman
- Commendatore
- William Wilderman
- Conductor
- Martin Rich
Review 1:
Review of Raymond A.Ericson in Musical America
Jerome Hines took over the title role of the Mozart opera for the first time in a subscription performance this season on this occasion, although he had sung it in one of the matinees for school children. Vocally, Mr. Hines? performance was as luscious as ever and full of verve. Dramatically, his was a curious impersonation, for this was less a fun-loving scoundrel enjoying his seductions than a sardonic, uneasy individual seemingly driven to his pleasures by alien forces within. The characterization was not quite sharp enough to compensate with forceful drama for the loss of the brilliance that a gayer Don provides.
Jan Peerce, the other newcomer to the cast, sang Don Ottavio's two arias with his wonted stylishness. Others heard were Eleanor Steber, Lucine Amara, Roberta Peters, William Wildermann, Ezio Flagello, and Theodor Uppman.
Martin Rich, who had conducted at children's matinees, led the opera for the first time at a subscription performance. He kept the work neatly in hand, well-paced and shrewdly balanced between instrumental and vocal ensembles. More finesse and excitement should be expected only from a conductor who has many full rehearsals at his disposal.
Search by season: 1959-60
Search by title: Don Giovanni,
Met careers