Cast: Plácido Domingo

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Teresa Stratas · Plácido Domingo · Juan Pons · Alberto Rinaldi

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Teresa Stratas · Plácido Domingo · Cornell MacNeil · Allan Monk

Synopsis La Traviata (1982) presents a narrative akin to "Camille," faithfully adapting the key events from Dumas's play into operatic form. The first act unfolds in Violetta's vibrant household, filled with dancing, feasting, and romantic encounters. Among her admirers is Alfredo...

Direction Baz Luhrmann

Cast Nicole Kidman · Ewan McGregor · John Leguizamo · David Wenham

Synopsis Moulin Rouge (2001) follows the tale of Christian, a young poet in 1899 Paris, who rebels against his father's wishes and immerses himself in the vibrant, eclectic world of the city's iconic Moulin Rouge. This enchanting yet seedy locale, buzzing...

Direction Antonio A. Farré

Cast Montserrat Caballé · Plácido Domingo · Renée Fleming · Freddie Mercury

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Julia Migenes · Plácido Domingo · Ruggero Raimondi · Faith Esham

Synopsis Carmen (1984) is a cinematic adaptation of the renowned Bizet opera, centering around a French soldier named Don Jose who becomes deeply enamored with a captivating Spanish factory worker, Carmen. However, Carmen does not return his affections, leading to a...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Plácido Domingo · Katia Ricciarelli · Justino Diaz · Petra Malakova

Synopsis Otello (1986) is a cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, brought to life through Verdi's powerful opera. The narrative delves into the destructive power of jealousy, as described by the "green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds upon." The...

Direction Paco Arango

Cast Eduard Soto · Mariana Treviño · Rodrigo Simón · Geraldine Chaplin

Synopsis The Rodriguez and the Beyond (2019) follows the extraordinary journey of Nicolás, a young boy who inadvertently activates a cosmic portal hidden in his late grandfather's garage. The portal, a legacy from his extraterrestrial grandfather, opens a gateway to a...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Eva Marton · Leona Mitchell · Florindo Andreolli · Sergio Bertocchi

Synopsis Turandot (TV) (1983) is set in ancient China, where a passionate Prince Calaf becomes enamored with the icy and enigmatic Princess Turandot. The narrative unfolds as Calaf navigates the challenges and trials set by Turandot to win her heart, amidst...

Direction Tony Palmer

Cast Wilhelm Backhaus · Daniel Barenboim · Pierre Boulez · Klaus Maria Brandauer

Synopsis The Salzburg Festival (2006) delves into the intricate world of Mozart's lesser-known opera buffo fragments, "Lo Sposo Deluso" (The Deluded Bridegroom) and "L'Oca del Cairo" (The Goose from Cairo), both composed three years before his renowned "Figaro." These works, which...

Direction Carlo Battistoni

Cast Plácido Domingo · Leo Nucci · Cesare Catani · Barbara Frittoli

Synopsis Otello (TV) (2001) follows the tragic tale of the Moorish general, Othello, who is deceived into believing that his beloved wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful with his lieutenant, Michael Cassio. The deception is orchestrated by a resentful ensign, Iago, who...

Direction Brian Large

Cast Yelena Obraztsova · Plácido Domingo · Juri Mazurok · Isobel Buchanan

Synopsis Carmen (TV) (1978) follows the passionate and tumultuous tale of Corporal Don José, who becomes deeply enamored with the alluring gypsy Carmen. However, Carmen's heart belongs to the daring bullfighter Escamillo, setting the stage for a complex love triangle filled...

Direction Brian Large · Kirk Browning · Gary Halvorson

Cast Metropolitan Opera Chorus · James Levine · Metropolitan Opera Orchestra · Plácido Domingo

Synopsis Live from the Metropolitan Opera (TV Series) (1977) presents a 1977 television broadcast featuring the captivating opera "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" by Kurt Weill. This production offers a unique blend of drama and music, showcasing...

Direction José Luis López-Linares

Cast Plácido Domingo · Teresa Berganza · Juan Diego Flórez · Nuria Espert

Synopsis El corazón del Teatro Real (2018) presents an immersive journey into the Teatro Real, a globally renowned hub for music and performing arts nestled in the heart of Madrid. This documentary, helmed by acclaimed filmmaker José Luis López-Linares, delves into...

Direction Gary Halvorson · Barbara Willis Sweete · Matthew Diamond · Brian Large

Cast Metropolitan Opera Chorus · Metropolitan Opera Orchestra · Metropolitan Opera Ballet · Renée Fleming

Synopsis The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (TV Series) (2006) presents a thrilling collection of live opera performances broadcast directly from the iconic stage of New York's Metropolitan Opera. This series offers viewers the unique opportunity to experience the grandeur and emotion...

Direction Giuseppe Patroni Griffi · Brian Large

Cast Catherine Malfitano · Plácido Domingo · Ruggero Raimondi · Giacomo Prestia

Direction Emanuele Giusto · Carlos Tejeda

Cast María Teresa Paniagua · Plácido Domingo · Rossy de Palma · Fernando Savater

Synopsis El dulce sabor del éxito (2020) takes viewers on a lyrical exploration of the true essence of success. The documentary delves into the question of whether we genuinely understand what success means. Set in the enchanting Lavapiés district of Madrid,...

Cast Plácido Domingo · Piero Cappuccilli · Czeslawa Slania · Gabriela Benacková

Synopsis Andrea Chénier (TV) (1981) is a captivating television production that delves into the life of the renowned poet and revolutionary, André Chénier, set against the backdrop of Paris in 1789. The story unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French...

Direction John Vernon

Cast Plácido Domingo · Katia Ricciarelli · Reri Grist · Piero Cappuccilli

Direction Kirk Browning

Cast James Levine · Eva Marton · Plácido Domingo · Leona Mitchell

Direction Ernst Wild

Cast Herbert von Karajan · Piero Cappuccilli · Raina Kabaivanska · Fiorenza Cossotto

Synopsis Il trovatore (TV) (1978) follows the intense rivalry between the Count of Luna and his adversary, the minstrel Manrico, both vying for the affection of the beautiful Leonora. The Count's deep-seated jealousy fuels a dramatic and tragic narrative, as the...