Don Giovanni
“Don Giovanni (2008) Royal Opera. Mozart / Italian”
Synopsis
DON GIOVANNI is one of the timeless classics of all opera. Mozart’s music, and the words of his great collaborator Da Ponte, are brought to life in Francesca Zambello’s engrossing production with its rich and colourful designs by Maria Bjornson. The music is memorable, dramatic and enjoyable: from the seductive solo voices of the famous ‘La ci darem la mano’ to the fabulous ensemble as Don Giovanni’s infatuated conquests, vengeful victims and their outraged relatives join forces for justice. And retribution does finally come to Don Giovanni, a serial womanizer and a murderer, with the searing flames of Hell ready to engulf him. Simon Keenlyside heads the outstanding cast at the Covent Garden Royal Opera House, conducted by renowned Mozart expert Charles Mackerras.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Zambello
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo da Ponte
- Original Score
- Charles Mackerras, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Don Giovanni
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 22m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Zambello
Lorenzo da Ponte
Charles Mackerras, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Zambello
Director
Lorenzo da Ponte
Writer
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What is Don Giovanni about?
DON GIOVANNI is one of the timeless classics of all opera. Mozart’s music, and the words of his great collaborator Da Ponte, are brought to life in Francesca Zambello’s engrossing production with its rich and colourful designs by Maria Bjornson. The music is memorable, dramatic and enjoyable: from the seductive solo voices of the famous ‘La ci darem la mano’ to the fabulous ensemble as Don Giovanni’s infatuated conquests, vengeful victims and their outraged relatives join forces for justice. And retribution does finally come to Don Giovanni, a serial womanizer and a murderer, with the searing flames of Hell ready to engulf him. Simon Keenlyside heads the outstanding cast at the Covent Garden Royal Opera House, conducted by renowned Mozart expert Charles Mackerras.
Who directed Don Giovanni?
Don Giovanni was directed by Francesca Zambello.
Who stars in Don Giovanni?
The principal cast of Don Giovanni includes Simon Keenlyside, Kyle Ketelsen, Marina Poplavskaya, Ramón Vargas, Joyce DiDonato.
When was Don Giovanni released and how long is it?
Don Giovanni was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 3h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Giovanni?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Giovanni was composed by Charles Mackerras, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.