Mozart – Don Giovanni by The Royal Opera House (Opus Arte) DVD

UPC: 809478010098

Product Features:

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
• Singers:Orchestra and Chorus: The Royal Opera Orchestra and Chorus
  • Don Giovanni: Simon Keenlyside
  • Leporello: Kyle Ketelsen
  • Commendatore: Eric Halfvarson
  • Donna Anna: Marina Poplavskaya
  • Donna Elvira: Joyce DiDonato
  • Don Ottavio: Ramón Vargas
  • Zerlina: Miah Persson
  • Masetto: Robert Gleadow
• Conductor: Charles Mackerras
• Stage Director: Francesca Zambello
• Set & Costume Designer: Maria Björnson
• Lighting Designer: Paul Pyant
• Choreographer: Stephen Mear
• Fight Director: William Hobbs
• Associate Director & Revival Choreographer: Duncan Macfarland
• Audio Formats: Stereo
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• DVD Format: NTSC, compatible with PAL systems
• Region Code: All regions
• Running Time: Approx. 202 minutes
• Extra Features: Illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, "Into the Royal Opera House" backstage tour, and interviews with Antonio Pappano and Francesca Zambello

Overview

One of the greatest operas of all time, Mozart's Don Giovanni, is brought to life in this captivating production by the Royal Opera House, featuring a star-studded cast. This performance, conducted by the legendary Charles Mackerras, brings out the brilliance of Mozart's masterful score, with a balance of drama, humor, and romance.

Stage director Francesca Zambello captures the dark yet seductive world of Don Giovanni, enhanced by the stunning set and costume designs by Maria Björnson. Simon Keenlyside leads the cast in the title role, embodying the charismatic yet tragic anti-hero, while Kyle Ketelsen plays his faithful yet conflicted servant Leporello. Joyce DiDonato delivers a standout performance as Donna Elvira, a woman torn between love and revenge.

Filmed in High Definition with surround sound, this 2-disc DVD set presents the complete opera along with bonus content, including behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews with Antonio Pappano and Francesca Zambello.

Interesting Facts:

• Don Giovanni, first performed in 1787, is considered one of Mozart’s finest operas, blending comedy, drama, and the supernatural.
• Simon Keenlyside is widely regarded as one of the finest baritones of his generation, known for his powerful voice and dynamic stage presence.
• The opera is based on the legendary Spanish tale of Don Juan, a notorious seducer and libertine, whose actions eventually lead to his downfall.
• The Royal Opera House production, directed by Francesca Zambello, features a unique staging with vivid costumes and atmospheric lighting, reflecting the opera’s themes of deception, morality, and revenge.
• This recording includes Antonio Pappano, the music director of the Royal Opera House, in conversation with Charles Mackerras, offering insights into the music and interpretation of the production.

Track Listing:

1. Don Giovanni, K. 527 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
   Performed by Simon Keenlyside, Kyle Ketelsen, Joyce DiDonato, Marina Poplavskaya, Ramón Vargas, and the Royal Opera Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Charles Mackerras.

2. Extra Features:

   • Illustrated Synopsis
   • Cast Gallery
   • "Into the Royal Opera House" Backstage Tour
   • Interviews: Antonio Pappano with Charles Mackerras and Francesca Zambello

Publishers:

• Label: Opus Arte
• Film Director: Robin Lough
• Film Producer: Ferenc van Damme
• Executive Producer: Hans Petri
• Production: The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

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