Don Carlo
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.
Directed by Daniele Abbado · Written by Giuseppe Verdi
Your Rating
Cast
-
Ramón Vargas Don Carlo -
Anja Harteros Elisabetta di Valois -
René Pape Filippo II -
Ludovic Tézier Rodrigo - Ain Anger Il Grande Inquisitore
-
Béatrice Uria-Monzon La Principessa Eboli -
Ileana Tonca Tebaldo -
Myung-Whun Chung Conductor
More Like This
Couldn't load this row right now.
