This 1978 version of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera tells the story of a widow and her disabled son, Amahl, who offer lodging to the Three Kings on their way to visit the Christ Child. This encounter poses a problem for Amahl: how can he match the Kings' tribute when all he has to offer is his crutch? Mother: Teresa Stratas. Amahl: Robert Sapolsky. Melchior: Giorgio Tozzi. Balthazar: Willard White. Kaspar: Nico Castel. Jesus Lopez-Cobos leads the Philharmonic Orchestra of London.