Verdi: Don Carlos
“A Starry 'Don Carlos' Brings Verdi, in French, to Paris”
Synopsis
Luc Bondy's 1996 production of Don Carlos was staged, recorded and filmed at the Chatelet in Paris. These seven performances were blessed with an all-star cast, loaded with important singers either starting their careers (Roberto Alagna) or at the height of their dramatic powers (Karita Mattila, Jose Van Dam.)
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Roberto Alagna
Don Carlos, Infante of Spain
Thomas Hampson
Rodrigue, Marquis of Posa
José van Dam
Philippe II
Karita Mattila
Elizabeth de Valois
Waltraud Meier
La Princesse Eboli
Eric Halfvarson
Le Grand Inquisiteur
Csaba Airizer
Un moine / Charles V
Anat Efraty
Thibault
Donna Brown
Une voix d'en haut
Scott Weir
Le comte de Lerme / Un hérault royal
Antonio Pappano
Conductor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Bondy, Yves-André Hubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Méry, Camille du Locle, Friedrich Schiller
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Don Carlos
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
- Production Studios
- Théâtre du Châtelet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Bondy, Yves-André Hubert
Joseph Méry, Camille du Locle, Friedrich Schiller
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Joseph Méry
Writer
Camille du Locle
Writer
Luc Bondy
Director
Yves-André Hubert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi: Don Carlos
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What is Verdi: Don Carlos about?
Luc Bondy's 1996 production of Don Carlos was staged, recorded and filmed at the Chatelet in Paris. These seven performances were blessed with an all-star cast, loaded with important singers either starting their careers (Roberto Alagna) or at the height of their dramatic powers (Karita Mattila, Jose Van Dam.)
Who directed Verdi: Don Carlos?
Verdi: Don Carlos was directed by Luc Bondy, Yves-André Hubert.
Who stars in Verdi: Don Carlos?
The principal cast of Verdi: Don Carlos includes Roberto Alagna, Thomas Hampson, José van Dam, Karita Mattila, Waltraud Meier.
When was Verdi: Don Carlos released and how long is it?
Verdi: Don Carlos was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 3h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Don Carlos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Don Carlos was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.