James Courtney Movies

  • 1992
    The Ghosts of Versailles

    The Ghosts of Versailles

    The Ghosts of Versailles

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    What happened to Figaro and his friends after the events told in Rossini’s and Mozart’s operas? One possible sequel is told in John Corigliano’s “gran...

    The Ghosts of Versailles
  • 1984
    La Forza del Destino

    La Forza del Destino

    La Forza del Destino

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    Leonora plans to elope with Don Alvaro, but he accidentally shoots and kills her father, who curses them as he dies. The lovers go on the run, but get...

    La Forza del Destino
  • 2013
    The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose

    The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose

    The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose

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    Acclaimed artist William Kentridge directed and designed this visually dazzling Met premiere production of Shostakovich’s satirical opera, adapted fro...

    The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose
  • 1999
    Tristan und Isolde

    Tristan und Isolde

    Tristan und Isolde

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    Inspired by Wagner’s own tortured affair with the wife of his patron, this searing masterwork is based on Arthurian legend and tells of an illicit rom...

    Tristan und Isolde
  • 2008
    The Metropolitan Opera – Verdi: Macbeth

    The Metropolitan Opera – Verdi: Macbeth

    The Metropolitan Opera – Verdi: Macbeth

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    Verdi’s admiration for Shakespeare led to such masterpieces as Othello and Falstaff, and if the earlier Macbeth isn’t on their exalted level it’s stil...

    The Metropolitan Opera – Verdi: Macbeth
  • 2010
    The Met — Der Rosenkavalier

    The Met — Der Rosenkavalier

    The Met — Der Rosenkavalier

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    This production of Strauss’s most sumptuous work by director Nathaniel Merrill and designer Robert O’Hearn is almost as beloved as the opera itself. I...

    The Met — Der Rosenkavalier
  • 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 torn betw...

    Manon Lescaut – The Met
  • 2008
    The Met - Tristan und Isolde

    The Met - Tristan und Isolde

    The Met - Tristan und Isolde

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    James Levine’s love for this monumental opera shimmers throughout this exciting performance. It was an afternoon to remember: Met favorite Deborah Voi...

    The Met - Tristan und Isolde
  • 2015
    Verdi: Macbeth

    Verdi: Macbeth

    Verdi: Macbeth

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    Star soprano Anna Netrebko created a sensation in her first Met performances as the malevolent Lady Macbeth, the central character in Verdi’s retellin...

    Verdi: Macbeth
  • 2013
    The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca

    The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca

    The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca

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    Luc Bondy’s dramatic production of Puccini’s operatic thriller stars Patricia Racette in the title role of the jealous diva, opposite Roberto Alagna a...

    The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca