Don Carlo

Wiener Staatsoper

Don Carlo — Plot

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
• May 22, 2016
• Runtime
• 205 min
• Genres
• Music
• Director
• Daniele Abbado

Don Carlo — Cast

Ramón Vargas Don Carlo Anja Harteros Elisabetta di Valois René Pape Filippo II Ludovic Tézier Rodrigo

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