The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala
In celebration of its 100th anniversary in 1983, the Metropolitan Opera hosts a four-hour performance uniting some of the world's most spellbinding opera singers and conductors. The event includes a ballet from Samson et Dalila and boasts incredible classical performances from Kathleen Battle, Plácido Domingo, Jose Carerras, Leonard Bernstein, Marilyn Horne, Leona Mitchell, Luciano Pavarotti and many more.
Production
Deutsche Grammophon
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Cast
Luciano Pavarotti
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Plácido Domingo
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Kathleen Battle
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Grace Bumbry
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Mirella Freni
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José Carreras
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Nicolai Ghiaurov
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Alfredo Kraus
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Leontyne Price
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Nicolai Gedda
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Sesto Bruscantini
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Ruggero Raimondi
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Kiri Te Kanawa
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Ileana Cotrubas
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James Levine
Self - Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Self - Conductor
Richard Bonynge
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Self - Orchestra
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