Don Carlo - ROH

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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Music

Duration:

205 minutes

Year:

2008

Director:

Robin Lough

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Company:

EMI

Cast:
Marina Poplavskaya

Elisabetta di Valois

Simon Keenlyside

Rodrigo, Marchese di Posa

Sonia Ganassi

La Principessa Eboli

Rolando Villazón

Don Carlos

Ferruccio Furlanetto

Filippo II

Crew:
Joseph Méry

Writer

Antonio Pappano

Music Director

Robin Lough

Director

Camille du Locle

Writer

Giuseppe Verdi

Original Music Composer