Don Carlo

Directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough
2009    3h 25m
8.7
Rolando Villazón Triumphantly Returns To The Stage As Don Carlo In The 2007/2008 Royal Opera House'S Producton Of Don Carlo. National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner's new staging of Verdi's grandest-- and arguably greatest -- opera, Don Carlo, was the highlight of the 2007/2008 Royal Opera House season. This new production marked Rolando Villazón's much anticipated and triumphant return. Set amidst the political, religious and sexual intrigue of the 16th century Spanish court, this epic work tells the tragic story of Don Carlo, a virtuous young prince who is pitted against the powers of a dominant, corrupt society. First staged at The Royal Opera House in 1886, this new production is the first new version of the 5-Act complete opera to be staged at Covent Garden in 50 years. With sets and costumes by Bob Crowley, direction by Nicholas Hytner, and an enviable cast, this production of Don Carlo is worthy of the greatness of Verdi's original, masterful work.
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Cast of Don Carlo
  • Marina PoplavskayaElisabetta di Valois
  • Simon KeenlysideRodrigo, Marchese di Posa
  • Sonia GanassiLa Principessa Eboli
  • Rolando VillazónDon Carlos
  • Ferruccio FurlanettoFilippo II
  • Eric HalfvarsonIl Grande Inquisitore
  • Alexander D'AndreaPriest inquisitor
  • Pumeza MatshikizaTebaldo
  • Anita WatsonUna voce dal cielo
  • Nikola MatišicIl conte di Lerma
  • Robert LloydUn frate / Carlos V
  • Antonio PappanoConductor
  • Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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