James Morris

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James Peppler Morris (born 10 January 1947) is a leading American bass-baritone opera singer. He is known for his interpretation of the role of Wotan in Richard Wagner's operatic cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. The Metropolitan Opera video recording of the complete cycle with Morris as Wotan has been described as an "exceptional issue on every count." It was broadcast on PBS in 1990, to the largest viewing audience of the Ring Cycle in human history.

Most Popular James Morris Trailers

Total trailers found: 21

Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary Trailer (1996)

27 April 1996

This tribute to James Levine, first shown on PBS, was only part of that glorious evening. Here we have the whole performance, up to three hours.

Anna Bolena Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

King Henry VIII (Enrico VIII) of 16th century England falls in love with his queen's lady-in-waiting, Jane Seymour (Giovanna Seymour).

Les Contes d'Hoffmann Trailer (1988)

02 March 1988

Otto Schenk’s brilliant production captures both the dark romanticism of the story as well as its fairy-tale magic.

The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni Trailer (1978)

16 March 1978

Imbuing the familiar Don Juan myth with a captivating combination of comedy, seductiveness, danger, and damnation, Mozart created an enduring masterpiece that has been a cornerstone of the repertory since its 1787 premiere.

Billy Budd Trailer (1997)

11 March 1997

John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose kindness and innocence cause his downfall.

Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg Trailer (2001)

08 December 2001

James Morris leads an all-star cast including Karita Mattila, Ben Heppner, Thomas Allen and René Pape, in this production of Wagner's comic opera, recorded live at New York's Metropolitan Opera in 2001.

Cosi Fan Tutte Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

An excellent performance of this delightful opera. The principals are superb, especially the sisters.

Siegfried Trailer (1990)

23 February 1990

Siegfried is the third of the four operas that constitute Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), by Richard Wagner.

Die Walküre Trailer (1990)

23 February 1990

The gorgeous and evocative Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production continues with this second opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle.

Verdi: Macbeth Trailer (1987)

19 June 1987

Macbeth" was Giuseppe Verdi's first attempt at music drama and also the first manifestation of his profound love for Shakespeare's work.

Otello Trailer (1995)

01 October 1995

Verdi’s monumental score is fully the equal of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy—and both demand great actors.

Puccini: La bohème Trailer (1982)

01 January 1982

"La Bohème" is one of Giacomo Puccini's most popular and timeless works and the second-most performed opera at New York's Metropolitan Opera.

The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot Trailer (2019)

12 October 2019

Christine Goerke has wowed audiences as Turandot, the icy princess at the heart of Puccini’s grand final masterpiece.

Das Rheingold Trailer (1990)

23 April 1990

From the gorgeous scene deep in the river Rhine that opens the opera, up to the magic Rainbow Bridge that appears at the end, leading to a glistening Valhalla, Otto Schenk’s production captures the scenic world of Wagner’s Ring as brilliantly as James Levine and the Met orchestra capture the musical world.

Luisa Miller: Metropolitan Opera Trailer (1979)

20 January 1979

Renata Scotto is the innocent Luisa, very much in love with Rodolfo (Plácido Domingo in one of his best roles).

Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] Trailer (2011)

22 February 2011

When this sumptuous production by Giancarlo del Monaco opened in 1995, legendary tenor Plácido Domingo gave a riveting performance as the fiery revolutionary Gabriele Adorno, a tenor part.

The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet Trailer (2010)

27 March 2010

After over a century out of the Met’s repertoire, audiences were thrilled to discover just what a sensational evening in the theater Thomas’s Hamlet can be.

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello Trailer (2012)

27 October 2012

In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards.

Otello - The Met Trailer (1978)

25 September 1978

Jon Vickers was one of the most magnetic singing actors of the 20th century and Otello one of his greatest roles.

Maria Stuarda Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

Donizetti's opera as film.

Macbeth Trailer (1972)

27 December 1972

Verdi's opera performed at the celebrated Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Kostas Paskalis, James Morris, Josephine Barstow, Rae Woodland, Keith Erwen and Ian Caley are among the principal performers.