Description

Mozart - Don Giovanni: Gran Teatre del Liceu 2 DVD Set

UPC: 809478009213

Product Features

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Opera: Don Giovanni
Conductor: Bertrand de Billy
Stage Director: Calixto Bieito
Orchestra: Orchestra Academy of the Gran Teatre del Liceu
Chamber Choir: Chamber Choir of the Palau de la Música Catalana
Cast:Recording Date: 2002
- Don Giovanni: Wojtek Drabowicz
- Commendatore: Anatoly Kocherga
- Donna Anna: Regina Schörg
- Don Ottavio: Marcel Reijans
- Donna Elvira: Véronique Gens
- Leporello: Kwanchul Youn
- Masetto: Felipe Bou
- Zerlina: Marisa Martins
Run Time: 155 minutes
Format: 2 DVD set, NTSC, anamorphic 16:9
Audio Formats: Stereo, DTS
Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Catalan
Publisher: Opus Arte, 2006

Overview

This Opus Arte release presents Calixto Bieito’s controversial and modernized 2002 production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, set in the late 20th century. Known for its daring and provocative interpretations, Bieito’s version breathes new life into Mozart’s timeless story of seduction, revenge, and moral downfall. The visually striking production is accompanied by the powerful conducting of Bertrand de Billy, leading the Orchestra Academy of the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Chamber Choir of the Palau de la Música Catalana.

With Wojtek Drabowicz in the title role, the energetic cast delivers riveting performances, including Anatoly Kocherga as the Commendatore, Regina Schörg as Donna Anna, and Véronique Gens as Donna Elvira. The tension and dynamics among the characters are heightened in this modern retelling of the iconic opera.

The DVD includes special features such as an illustrated synopsis and a cast gallery, enhancing the viewer’s understanding and appreciation of this daring production.

Interesting Facts

Calixto Bieito is known for his bold and often controversial staging of operas, and this production of Don Giovanni pushes the boundaries by setting the action in a modern, gritty world, far removed from its traditional 18th-century setting.
Bertrand de Billy is celebrated for his energetic and precise conducting, particularly in opera, and his interpretation of Mozart’s score in this production has been highly praised.
The production was a collaboration between the Gran Teatre del Liceu, English National Opera (ENO), and Staatsoper Hannover, showcasing international artistic collaboration.
This 2 DVD set offers multiple language subtitles, making it accessible to a wide audience, with options including Catalan, reflecting the production’s origins at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona.

Publishers

Published by: Opus Arte, in co-production with Fundació del Gran Teatre del Liceu
DVD Producer: James Whitbourn
Executive Producer: Hans Petri