John Cheek
notum enim: Acting
dies natalis: 1948-08-17
Locus Natus: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Et ut:
Richard Strauss: Elektra
It's hard to imagine confirmed Straussians not wanting this starry Metropolitan Opera performance of Elektra. Strauss and his librettist, Hugo von...
release : 1980.02.16popularis : 0.183
Semiramide
In ancient Babylon, SEMIRAMIDE (Anderson) encourages her lover Assur (Ramey) to murder her husband, King Ninus. Her son, Ninius, disappears, believed...
release : 1990.12.22popularis : 0.307
Rigoletto
A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece. A vengeful but misguided court jester...
release : 1977.11.07popularis : 0.885
Don Carlo
Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels, family squabbles and intrigue. The Spanish...
release : 1980.02.21popularis : 0.278
La Traviata
The classic opera is brought to life by Beverly Sills.
release : 1976.01.01popularis : 0.296
Tosca
A stellar cast brings Puccini’s spellbinding opera to life, seizing every opportunity to thrill the audience. Luciano Pavarotti is Cavaradossi,...
release : 1978.11.27popularis : 0.829