LA Opera - Don Carlo
Finished Oct 14, 2018
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Placido Domingo and Ramon Vargas star in this riveting masterpiece
LA Opera has created an extraordinary realization of the drama and music in Verdi's huge, rawboned and rarely performed operatic masterpiece
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LA Opera has created an extraordinary realization of the drama and music in Verdi's huge, rawboned and rarely performed operatic masterpiece
Variety
LA Opera - Don Carlo
Finished Oct 14, 2018
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Placido Domingo and Ramon Vargas star in this riveting masterpiece
Why see LA Opera - Don Carlo?
Starring Placido Domingo and Ramon Vargas
Two veritable operatic icons grace the stage for LA Opera's stunning production of Verdi's grandest of grand operas. Making his first appearance with the company for the first time almost two decades, Ramon Vargas steps into the shoes of the heartbroken Don Carlo, whilst powerhouse Placido Domingo will captivate audiences as his best friend and confidant Rodrigue.
Extravagant and richly layered, Don Carlo is a treasure of the repertoire with its thrilling tapestry of forbidden love, political intrigue, sacrifice and religious persecution against the tumult of the war between Spain and France. First playing in 1867 at the Paris Opera, it is one of the most adapted and enjoyed of Verdi's work and a spectacular treat for all types of opera-goer.
Key Information
Audience
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Dates
Finished Oct 14, 2018
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)
Robert W. Monfrini
A very dark and moving experience
Don Carlos is a very dark and moving theatre going experience. Historically
based and wonderfully sung by a world class cast. Placido Domingo (as
Rodrigo) shows he can still deliver a world class performance. Ramon Vargas as
Don Carlos is moving as is Ana Maria Martinez (Elisabeth) and Ferruccio
Furlanetto as King King Philip II. Anna Smirnova is absolutely amazing as
Princess Eboli, delivering an amazing soprano/ mezzo-soprano
performance that takes your breath away. Can't overlook Morris Robinson as
the dark and sinister "Grand Inquisitor" who almost has complete control over
everything. Yes, its long, 3 1/2 hours, but once you get into the story, get to
know the characters and listen to the genius of Verdi you'll be enthralled.
Production values and huge cast add to the emotion and your personal
involvement in viewing this Verdi masterpiece. ... Read more
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