The Sexual Politics of Don Giovanni

Who are the characters in this classic opera, and how do they speak to us today? Can we even find a place for such a work in the 21st century, or must we put it in some new context? In short, is it actually possible that Mozart and his brilliant librettist Da Ponte created characters that can reach us – and even teach us – today? Metropolitan Opera writer, producer, and on-air commentator, William Berger, will go beyond the beauty of the music to explore the psychology, philosophy, and profound truths that make Don Giovanni timeless.