(Don Carlo)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Austria

Genres:

Music

Runtime:

205 minutes

Year:

2016

Directors:

Daniele Abbado

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Production companies:

Wiener Staatsoper

Actors:

Don Carlo

Elisabetta di Valois

Filippo II

Rodrigo

Il Grande Inquisitore

Crews:

Director

Writer