This performance, sung in English, of Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow” was recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, February 23, 1988. The Baron Zeta attempts to obtain the Merry Widow Hanna Glawaris’ fortune for his impoverished country of Pontevedria by getting his companion Danilo to marry her. The sub plot deals with the flirtation between Valencienne, Zeta’s young wife and Camille, an officer. Features Joan Sutherland, Ronald Stevens and the Australian Opera Chorus. The performance is directed by Lofti Mansouri. Richard Bonynge conducts the Elizabethan Philharmonic Orchestra.
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ACMI Identifier
304541
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Music & Performing Arts → Operas
Performance → Opera - Performance
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)