Don Carlo

Don Carlo (2016)

Music

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.

Director: Daniele Abbado

Casts

	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

Crew