June Anderson Movies

The Teatro La Fenice di Venezia mounted this 2006 stage production of composer Richard Strauss's 1937 opera Daphne. This classical tragedy tells of the eponymous heroine (June Anderson), a sunlight-worshipping virgin who has no interest in earthbound romantic relationships. Unable to return her childhood-friend Leukippos's (Roberto Saccà) affections, and unwilling to don a special dress for the Dionysian festival, Daphne soon encounters a mysterious stranger, in the guise of a herdsman, who makes an unsuccessful attempt to wheedle her into romance. He ultimately reveals himself as Apollo (Scott MacAllister), the god of the sun, and enters a violent rivalry with Leukippos for Daphne's affections that ends tragically for all. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro La Fenice di Venezia provide musical accompaniment; Kevin Knight designed the sets and costumes. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

The Bel Canto technique is uniquely Italian, and means, literally, "beautiful singing." Famous Bel Canto composers include Donizetti, Rossini, and Bellini. In June Anderson: The Passion of Bel Canto, the camera follows June Anderson as she rehearses and performs Bel Canto music from some of the best-known operas. She sings the challenging roles in the great opera houses of the world, and the selections include Desdemona from Otello, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Fille du Regiment, and Elvira from I Puritani. ~ Alice Day, Rovi

Gioacchino Rossini's final masterwork gets the royal treatment by the New York Metropolitan Opera in this filmed performance of John Copley's elaborate adaptation starring Marilyn Horne and June Anderson. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Featuring June Anderson in the title role, this production of Verdi's celebrated opera was performed under the direction of Maurizio Arena, alongside the Lyon National Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Luisa Miller also stars Taro Ichihara and Paul Plishka. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi