Who's Afraid of Opera?
Three zany puppets bring to life our greatest opera treasures, as Joan Sutherland, the world’s most famous soprano, performs their highlights. The puppets make up the audience: Sir William, a wise old goat; Little Billy, his nephew; and Rudi, a rather boisterous lion. Sutherland first introduces them to the story of each opera. Then, backed by the London Symphony Orchestra and a first-rate cast, she moves onto the opera stage, complete with elaborate sets and elegant costumes. After each exquisite aria, the diva comes back to her inquisitive friends and unfolds the plot.
Top Cast
Joan Sutherland
Host / Rosina / Marie / Lucia / La Perichole / Violetta / Marguerite / Gilda / Philine
Larry Berthelson
Billy (voice)
Danny Seagren
Rudi (voice)
Rod Young
Sir William (voice)
Episodes
Rossini's The Barber of Seville
Apr 09, 1972
Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment
Apr 16, 1972
Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor
Feb 11, 1973
Offenbach's La Perichole
Feb 18, 1973
Verdi's La Traviata
Apr 22, 1973
Gounod's Faust
Apr 29, 1973
Verdi's Rigoletto
Dec 09, 1973
Thomas's Mignon
Dec 16, 1973
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