Don Carlo - ROH (2008)
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.
Directors: Nicholas Hytner, Robin Lough.
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Marina Poplavskaya as Elisabetta di Valois |
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Simon Keenlyside as Rodrigo, Marchese di Posa |
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Sonia Ganassi as La Principessa Eboli |
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Rolando Villazón as Don Carlos |
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Ferruccio Furlanetto as Filippo II |
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Eric Halfvarson as Il Grande Inquisitore |
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Alexander D'Andrea as Priest inquisitor |
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Pumeza Matshikiza as Tebaldo |
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Anita Watson as Una voce dal cielo |
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Nikola Matišic as Il conte di Lerma |
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Robert Lloyd as Un frate / Carlos V |
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Alexander D'Andrea as Sacerdote Inquisitore |
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Antonio Pappano as Conductor |
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House as |
| Writing | Joseph Méry | Writer |
| Writing | Camille du Locle | Writer |
| Directing | Nicholas Hytner | Director |
| Sound | Antonio Pappano | Music Director |
| Directing | Robin Lough | Director |
| Sound | Giuseppe Verdi | Original Music Composer |
