Original French libretto by François Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle, based on the play by Friedrich Schiller
Based on a semi-historical drama by the great German Romantic Friedrich Schiller, Don Carlo centers on the Spanish King Philip II (1527–1598), his third wife, Elisabeth of Valois, and his son from his first marriage, Carlos, Prince of Asturias. The opera not only provides ample opportunity for scenic splendor, it also contains magnificent roles for singing actors, some of the greatest arias in the Italian repertory, orchestral writing that achieves symphonic heights, and a strong choral presence.
Tenor Roberto Alagna leads the Met’s remarkable new cast in the title role. Ferruccio Furlanetto, who was last heard in the role at the Met in 2005, reprises the role of King Philip, Marina Poplavskaya sings Elisabeth, and Simon Keenlyside is Rodrigo. Anna Smirnova makes her company debut as Princess Eboli and Eric Halfvarson takes on the brief but crucial role of the Grand Inquisitor. Canadian maestro Yannick Nézet- Séguin, who made a triumphant Met debut last season conducting Carmen, will be on the podium.
In Italian, with English subtitles.
Running Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
This performance was originally transmitted live on December 11, 2010.
Distributor:
Forum Cinemas AS - ESTONIA
Director:
Nicholas Hytner
