Verdi: Don Carlo
Synopsis
In 1559 in the Forest of Fontainebleau, during the peace negotiations between France and Spain: under the terms of the treaty, the Infante of Spain, Carlos, was to marry Elisabeth de Valois, the daughter of King Henry II of France. During a hunting party, the Infante Carlos (tenor), who loves (Io la vidi) Elisabeth de Valois (soprano), daughter of the King of France, whom he is soon to marry, manages to meet her and declare his love, which is reciprocated. But his father, the King of Spain, Philip II, decides to marry Elisabeth himself. ‘Don Carlos 7’ is a ‘grand opera à la française’ in five acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle, based on Friedrich von Schiller’s tragedy ‘Don Carlos’, premiered on 11 March 1867 at the Paris Opera. From the box set ‘Tutto Verdi’ featuring 27 of Verdi’s operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Comunale ‘Luciano Pavarotti’ in Modena on 5, 17, 19 and 21 October 2012.
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Giacomo Prestia
Filippo II
Mario Malagnini
Don Carlo
Simone Piazzola
Rodrigo, Marchese di Posa
Cellia Costea
Elisabetta di Valois
Luciano Montanaro
Il Grande Inquisitore
Alla Pozniak
La Principessa Eboli
Paolo Buttol
An Old Monk
Irène Candelier
Tebaldo / Una voce dal cielo
Giulio Pelligra
Il Conte di Lerma
Marco Gaspari
Un Araldo Reale
Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance at Teatro Comunale « Luciano Pavarotti » de Modène
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Franconi Lee, Tiziano Mancini
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Méry, Camille du Locle, Friedrich Schiller
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Don Carlo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- C Major Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Franconi Lee, Tiziano Mancini
Joseph Méry, Camille du Locle, Friedrich Schiller
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Joseph Méry
Writer
Camille du Locle
Writer
Joseph Franconi Lee
Director
Tiziano Mancini
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi: Don Carlo
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What is Verdi: Don Carlo about?
In 1559 in the Forest of Fontainebleau, during the peace negotiations between France and Spain: under the terms of the treaty, the Infante of Spain, Carlos, was to marry Elisabeth de Valois, the daughter of King Henry II of France. During a hunting party, the Infante Carlos (tenor), who loves (Io la vidi) Elisabeth de Valois (soprano), daughter of the King of France, whom he is soon to marry, manages to meet her and declare his love, which is reciprocated. But his father, the King of Spain, Philip II, decides to marry Elisabeth himself. ‘Don Carlos 7’ is a ‘grand opera à la française’ in five acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle, based on Friedrich von Schiller’s tragedy ‘Don Carlos’, premiered on 11 March 1867 at the Paris Opera. From the box set ‘Tutto Verdi’ featuring 27 of Verdi’s operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Comunale ‘Luciano Pavarotti’ in Modena on 5, 17, 19 and 21 October 2012.
Who directed Verdi: Don Carlo?
Verdi: Don Carlo was directed by Joseph Franconi Lee, Tiziano Mancini.
Who stars in Verdi: Don Carlo?
The principal cast of Verdi: Don Carlo includes Giacomo Prestia, Mario Malagnini, Simone Piazzola, Cellia Costea, Luciano Montanaro.
When was Verdi: Don Carlo released and how long is it?
Verdi: Don Carlo was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Don Carlo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Don Carlo was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.