Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos (2017)

Giuseppe Verdi's grand opera live at the Opéra Bastille, Paris on October 19th, 2017

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Set in 16th-century France and Spain, Don Carlos tells of the political and amorous rivalry between King Philip II and his son, Don Carlos, over Elisabeth de Valois. Krzysztof Warlikowski strips down a tragedy haunted by ghosts, and places the intimate at the heart of an imaginary fresco truer than history itself. Along with Philippe Jordan, he reveals to the public the very first version of this great five-act opera: the version modified by Verdi himself for the work’s first performance in 1867.

Director: Krzysztof Warlikowski
Genre: Drama, History, Music
Runtime: 290 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: Opéra National de Paris
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art

Keywords

opera, paris national opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos about?
Set in 16th-century France and Spain, Don Carlos tells of the political and amorous rivalry between King Philip II and his son, Don Carlos, over Elisabeth de Valois. Krzysztof Warlikowski strips down a tragedy haunted by ghosts, and places the intimate at the heart of an imaginary fresco truer than history itself. Along with Philippe Jordan, he reveals to the public the very first version of this great five-act opera: the version modified by Verdi himself for the work’s first performance in 1867.
Who directed Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos was directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski.
Who stars in Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos stars Jonas Kaufmann, Ludovic Tézier, Elina Garanca, Sonya Yoncheva, Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Dmitry Belosselskiy.
How long is Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos has a runtime of 4h 50m (290 minutes).
What genre is Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos is a Drama, History, Music film.
Where was Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos produced?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos was produced in France.
What are the themes of Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos?
The themes of Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.