Description
Verdi: Don Carlos - Wiener Staatsoper (2004) - 2 Disc DVD
UPC: 824121002350
Product Features:
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Bertrand de Billy
- Orchestra: Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
- Cast:Performance Date: Recorded live in October/November 2004 at the Wiener Staatsoper
- Ramón Vargas as Don Carlos
- Nadja Michael as Princess Eboli
- Bo Skovhus as Rodrigue
- Iano Tamar as Elisabeth de Valois
- Alastair Miles as Philippe II
- Simon Yang as The Grand Inquisitor
- Director (Stage): Peter Konwitschny
- Director (TV/Video): Anton Reitzenstein
- Running Time: 247 minutes
- Format: 2 DVD9 discs
- Audio: LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Surround Sound 5.1
- Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
- Liner Notes: English, German, French
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic, NTSC
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Overview:
This TDK DVD release presents Verdi's Don Carlos in its unabridged five-act version from 1867, a monumental work filled with political intrigue, personal turmoil, and religious conflict. Recorded live at the Wiener Staatsoper in 2004, this production features a stellar international cast led by tenor Ramón Vargas as the conflicted Don Carlos and Nadja Michael as the passionate Princess Eboli. The dramatic direction by Peter Konwitschny brings fresh intensity to Verdi’s rich score, while Bertrand de Billy leads the Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper in a powerful and nuanced performance.
The story, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition, explores themes of duty, love, and betrayal, all underscored by Verdi’s emotional and complex music. The opera includes some of Verdi’s most stirring ensembles, notably the duets between Don Carlos and Rodrigue, and the chilling confrontation between Philippe II and the Grand Inquisitor.
This 2-disc DVD set, recorded in high-definition with authentic surround sound, offers a truly immersive experience, presenting the full 1867 version of this operatic masterpiece.
Interesting Facts:
- Five-Act Original Version: This production presents the complete, uncut version of Verdi's Don Carlos, as it was originally premiered in 1867 in Paris, making it a rare and highly sought-after rendition for opera enthusiasts.
- Ramón Vargas as Don Carlos: Renowned Mexican tenor Ramón Vargas delivers a deeply emotional performance as Don Carlos, a character torn between his love for Elisabeth and his duty to his country.
- Directorial Vision: Peter Konwitschny’s staging is known for its boldness and psychological depth, exploring the inner conflict of the characters with stark yet effective sets by Johannes Leiacker.
- Historical Context: Don Carlos is based on Friedrich Schiller's play of the same name, with the opera set during the reign of King Philip II of Spain and revolving around the conflicts between church and state.
- Wiener Staatsoper Excellence: The Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper are one of the world’s leading opera companies, and their collaboration with Bertrand de Billy ensures a musically rich and dramatically compelling performance.
Track Listing:
- Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos (Complete Opera, 5 Acts)
- Act I-V featuring Ramón Vargas, Nadja Michael, Bo Skovhus, Iano Tamar, and Alastair Miles
Publishers:
- Produced by: TDK, ORF, Wiener Staatsoper
- Co-production: Randy ORF, Wiener Staatsoper
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