Paul Plishka Movies
- 1989
Boris Godounov
Boris Godounov7.51989HD
A possible impostor torments a newly crowned medieval czar who may have ordered the real successor's death.
- 2009
The Met — Tosca
The Met — Tosca02009HD
Puccini’s musical thriller of lust, murder, and politics is one of the most dramatically riveting operas in the repertoire. Luc Bondy’s...
- 1997
Billy Budd
Billy Budd01997HD
John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose...
- 1987
Turandot
Turandot6.41987HD
The Franco Zeffirelli production of Puccini's "Turandot", recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera in April, 1987. Éva Marton stars as...
- 2018
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème92018HD
Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has moved generations of opera lovers since its...
- 2019
Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann
Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann02019HD
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...
- 1980
Don Carlo
Don Carlo01980HD
Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels, family squabbles and intrigue. The Spanish...
- 1996
Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary
Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary01996HD
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...
- 2008
Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming
Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming02008HD
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...
- 1977
La Bohème
La Bohème101977HD
Puccini’s heartbreaking story of young love in the garrets of Belle Epoque Paris has attracted many famous singers through the years. But with...
- 1990
From the Arena di Verona Requiem Mass
From the Arena di Verona Requiem Mass01990HD
- 2008
Puccini: La Bohème
Puccini: La Bohème02008HD
Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of Met-goers through Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic...
- 1993
Falstaff
Falstaff8.21993HD
It is to composer and librettist Arrigo Boito and his constant pestering of the octogenarian Verdi that there remained within him one last great...
- 1984
Simon Boccanegra
Simon Boccanegra01984HD
Live from the Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra
- 1993
Stiffelio - The Met
Stiffelio - The Met01993HD
Giuseppe Verdi's opera of religion, revenge and redemption gets the star treatment in this 1993 Metropolitan Opera production conducted by James...
- 2008
Manon Lescaut – The Met
Manon Lescaut – The Met02008HD
One of today’s most compelling singing actresses, Karita Mattila takes on the irresistible role of Manon Lescaut, the headstrong young woman...
- 1985
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra01985HD
The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of...
- 1983
Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucia di Lammermoor01983HD
This telecast offers a rare opportunity to see the legendary Joan Sutherland in the role that first catapulted her to international stardom. She...