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Don Carlo

0% | May 22, 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.

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Daniele Abbado
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Writer

Cast

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Ramón Vargas
Don Carlo
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Anja Harteros
Elisabetta di Valois
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René Pape
Filippo II
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Ain Anger
Il Grande Inquisitore

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