Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlo: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra 2 DVD Set

UPC: 809478009337

Product Features

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
• Stage Director: Willy Decker
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
• Chorus: Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera
• Cast:Recording Date: 2004
  • Filippo II: Robert Lloyd
  • Don Carlo: Rolando Villazón
  • Rodrigo: Dwayne Croft
  • Il grande inquisitore: Jaakko Ryhänen
  • Un frate: Giorgio Giuseppini
  • Elisabetta di Valois: Amanda Roocroft
  • La principessa d’Eboli: Violeta Urmana
• Run Time: 189 minutes
• Format: 2 DVD set, NTSC, anamorphic 16:9
• Audio Formats: LPCM Stereo
• Subtitles: English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, German
• Publisher: Opus Arte, 2005

Overview

This Opus Arte production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo, directed by Willy Decker and conducted by Riccardo Chailly, captures the grandeur and tragedy of Verdi’s operatic masterpiece. Recorded live at the De Nederlandse Opera with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, this performance showcases a stellar cast led by Rolando Villazón as Don Carlo and Robert Lloyd as King Filippo II.

Set in the haunting mausoleum of the Escorial, the production visually highlights the somber, oppressive themes of political intrigue, personal betrayal, and tragic love. Riccardo Chailly, known for his precise and dramatic conducting, brings out every emotional nuance in the score, while Willy Decker’s minimalist yet powerful stage direction enhances the symbolic weight of the characters' actions.

This version is the four-act Italian version of Don Carlo, sung in Italian, with subtitles available in multiple languages, making it accessible to an international audience.

Interesting Facts

• Rolando Villazón, one of the most celebrated tenors of his generation, brings fiery passion and emotional depth to his portrayal of Don Carlo, making this one of his most acclaimed performances.
• Riccardo Chailly is renowned for his interpretations of Verdi’s works, and his collaboration with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is a testament to his masterful leadership.
• The set design of the production places much of the action in the Escorial mausoleum, a visual metaphor for the tragic and confining nature of the Spanish court.
• Willy Decker’s minimalist approach heightens the dramatic tension, allowing the music and performances to take center stage.
• The DVD includes special features such as an illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, and an introduction by Roeland Hazendonk, providing additional insight into the production.

Publishers

• Published by: Opus Arte
• DVD Producer: Ferenc van Damme
• DVD Executive Producer: Hans Petri
• TV Recording: APS, 2004
• TV Director: Majel Vanermzen

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