Release Date

22 May, 2016

Runtime

03:25: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Wiener Staatsoper

The 2016 Don Carlo production at the Vienna State Opera, directed by Daniele Abbado, offered a modern, minimalist take on Verdi's masterpiece. Abbado emphasized the psychological and political tensions within the story, employing stark sets and subdued colors to evoke a timeless, oppressive atmosphere. Lighting played a crucial role, intensifying the focus on the characters' inner struggles and conflicts. The cast featured René Pape as a commanding and deeply nuanced Philip II, alongside Ramón Vargas as Don Carlo and Anja Harteros, who delivered a luminous and emotionally charged portrayal of Elisabetta.

Original Title

Don Carlo

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Actors

Ramón Vargas

Anja Harteros

René Pape

Ludovic Tézier

Ain Anger

Béatrice Uria-Monzon

Ileana Tonca

Myung-Whun Chung

Crew

Daniele Abbado

Giuseppe Verdi