Don Giovanni 1955 Directed by Herbert Graf

DON GIOVANNI, a young, arrogant, sexually promiscuous nobleman, abuses and outrages everyone else in the cast, until he encounters something he cannot kill, beat up, dodge, or outwit. This legendary production starring Cesare Siepi in the title role with Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting was filmed in Salzburg’s open-air Felsenreitschule theatre during the 1954 Salzburg Festival. Although the production is clearly dated, it remains a must-see for lovers of the opera, both as a historical document of a vintage, all-star production and simply as an excellent way to experience Mozart’s masterpiece.

Countries Austria , Italy
Production Country Austria
Language Italian
Spoken Language Italian
Gnere Music
Production Company Deutsche Grammophon
Release Date 1 October 1955
170 mins
Cast
Cesare Siepi Don Giovanni
Deszö Ernster Il Commendatore
Anton Dermota Don Ottavio
Lisa Della Casa Donna Elvira
Otto Edelmann Leporello
Erna Berger Zerlina
Walter Berry Masetto