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Great Performances S39E17 — Great Performances at the Met: The Enchanted Island

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Great Performances•Season 39•Episode 17

Great Performances at the Met: The Enchanted Island

8.8/10 · 67 votesMay 18, 2012

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 39•+0.5 vs season avg

The Enchanted Island is a world premiere work that combines Baroque music with a new, English-language libretto featuring characters from Shakespeare, and a starry cast including Danielle de Niese, Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Plácido Domingo, and Luca Pisaroni.

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Episode Summary

"Great Performances at the Met: The Enchanted Island" is episode 17 of Great Performances season 39. It scored 8.8/10 from 67 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on May 18, 2012.

Next: E18 · Great Performances at the Met: Ernani Best of Season 39