Paul Plishka Movies

  • 1989
    Boris Godounov

    Boris Godounov

    Boris Godounov

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    A possible impostor torments a newly crowned medieval czar who may have ordered the real successor's death.

    Boris Godounov
  • 1977
    La Bohème

    La Bohème

    La Bohème

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    Puccini’s heartbreaking story of young love in the garrets of Belle Epoque Paris has attracted many famous singers through the years. But with...

    La Bohème
  • 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
  • 2019
    Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann

    Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann

    Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann

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    In Luther's beer-cellar, lusty singing extols the virtues of beer and wine. For this evening, the Muse decides to deflect the poet Hoffmann's...

    Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann
  • 2009
    The Met — Tosca

    The Met — Tosca

    The Met — Tosca

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    Puccini’s musical thriller of lust, murder, and politics is one of the most dramatically riveting operas in the repertoire. Luc Bondy’s...

    The Met — Tosca
  • 1993
    Falstaff

    Falstaff

    Falstaff

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    It is to composer and librettist Arrigo Boito and his constant pestering of the octogenarian Verdi that there remained within him one last great...

    Falstaff
  • 2008
    Puccini: La Bohème

    Puccini: La Bohème

    Puccini: La Bohème

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    Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of Met-goers through Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic...

    Puccini: La Bohème
  • 2018
    The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème

    The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème

    The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème

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    Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has moved generations of opera lovers since its...

    The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
  • 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
  • 1985
    Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

    Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

    Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

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    The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of...

    Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
  • 1983
    Lucia di Lammermoor

    Lucia di Lammermoor

    Lucia di Lammermoor

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    This telecast offers a rare opportunity to see the legendary Joan Sutherland in the role that first catapulted her to international stardom. She...

    Lucia di Lammermoor
  • 2008
    Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming

    Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming

    Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming

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    Keeping with a long-standing tradition, Renee Fleming kicks off the new season at the Met with scenes from Verdi's Traviata, Massenet's Manon, and...

    Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming
  • 1980
    Don Carlo

    Don Carlo

    Don Carlo

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    Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels, family squabbles and intrigue. The Spanish...

    Don Carlo
  • 1990
    From the Arena di Verona Requiem Mass

    From the Arena di Verona Requiem Mass

    From the Arena di Verona Requiem Mass

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    From the Arena di Verona Requiem Mass
  • 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
  • 1993
    Stiffelio - The Met

    Stiffelio - The Met

    Stiffelio - The Met

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    Giuseppe Verdi's opera of religion, revenge and redemption gets the star treatment in this 1993 Metropolitan Opera production conducted by James...

    Stiffelio - The Met
  • 1984
    Simon Boccanegra

    Simon Boccanegra

    Simon Boccanegra

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    Live from the Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra

    Simon Boccanegra
  • 1997
    Billy Budd

    Billy Budd

    Billy Budd

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    John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose...

    Billy Budd