Don Carlo (2016)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2016-05-22
Runtime: 205 minutes
Director: Daniele Abbado
Top Cast
- Ramón Vargas as Don Carlo
- Anja Harteros as Elisabetta di Valois
- René Pape as Filippo II
- Ludovic Tézier as Rodrigo
- Ain Anger as Il Grande Inquisitore
- Béatrice Uria-Monzon as La Principessa Eboli
- Ileana Tonca as Tebaldo
- Myung-Whun Chung as Conductor
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