Don Carlo (2016)
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
https://www.opera-online.com/de/items/productions/don-carlo-wiener-staatsoper-2016-2016
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Ramón Vargas as Don Carlo |
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Anja Harteros as Elisabetta di Valois |
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René Pape as Filippo II |
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Ludovic Tézier as Rodrigo |
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Ain Anger as Il Grande Inquisitore |
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Béatrice Uria-Monzon as La Principessa Eboli |
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Ileana Tonca as Tebaldo |
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Myung-Whun Chung as Conductor |
| Directing | Daniele Abbado | Director |
| Writing | Giuseppe Verdi | Writer |