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The immense fresco of Don Carlos, adapted from Schiller’s play, is still today one of the most important works in Verdi’s productions. When in 1867, at the height of his glory, he offered Paris his second Grand French-style opera, following Les Vêpres siciliennes, he depicted, to the backdrop of a historical, political and legendary theme, psychological portraits of rare dramatic intensity. All the themes dear to Verdi converge in a masterful manner. Love, friendship, passion, jealousy, betrayal, religion, inquisition, death and redemption are the watchwords. Several innovations pointed to a turning point in the Maestro’s art. The bold harmonies and vocal prowess heralded Aida and Otello. He especially makes widespread use of exceptional bass voices such as in the famous grand duet in act IV when King Philip II and the Grand Inquisitor sublimely confront each other. This new production presents an opportunity to discover the French version, rarely performed.
Don Carlos : Gregory Kunde Philippe Ii : Ildebrando D’arcangelo Elisabeth De Valois : Yolanda Auyanet La Princesse Eboli : Kate Aldrich Rodrigue, Marquis De Posa : Lionel Lhote Le Grand Inquisiteur : Roberto Scandiuzzi Un Moine : Patrick Bolleire Thibault : Caroline de Mahieu Le Comte de Lerme / Un Héraut royal : Maxime Melnik Une Voix d’en haut : Louise Foor Députés flamands : Patrick Delcour, Roger Joakim, Emmanuel Junk, Jordan Lehane, Samuel Namotte, Arnaud Rouillon Coryphée : Alexei Gorbatchev La Comtesse d’Aremberg (rôle muet) : Pauline Maréchal Orchestra and chorus from Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liège
Musical Direction : Paolo Arrivabeni Staging : Stefano Mazzonis Di Pralafera
French
Coproduction compagny : Oxymore, Opéra Royal of Wallonie-Liège, Jim & Jules, with the participation of France Télévisions, RTBF
Running Time : 235'
Production Year : 2020
Distribution compagny : Telmondis Distribution
Video Format : 16/9