Don Carlo
Verdi Don Carlo
“A very good, complete production of Don Carlos”
Synopsis
Ghiaurov, Freni, and Bumbry were great voices in their time, and they are still effective here -- good enough musicians to put over the quite heavy vocal and expressive demands of their roles. Louis Quilico was never quite in that league, and he sounds a bit spread and woofy in places here, but he works hard and effectively to bring Rodrigo to life. Placido Domingo recorded his first Don Carlo, for EMI with Giulini, about 15 years before this production, but he looks and sounds fine here -- in the early 1980's he was doing very good Otellos and Lohengrins too, and Furlanetto, still in his 30's, brings a rich, young voice to an old part and succeeds in making the Grand Inquisitor vocally as well as expressively formidable. Levine brings both weight and energy to the score, and that reading fits well with the overall "traditional" design and production -- the Met's wardrobe budget must have been severely taxed, but everybody looks splendid.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dexter, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Ghislanzoni, Friedrich Schiller
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi Don Carlo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 33m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dexter, Brian Large
Antonio Ghislanzoni, Friedrich Schiller
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
John Dexter
Director
Brian Large
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Carlo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Carlo about?
Ghiaurov, Freni, and Bumbry were great voices in their time, and they are still effective here -- good enough musicians to put over the quite heavy vocal and expressive demands of their roles. Louis Quilico was never quite in that league, and he sounds a bit spread and woofy in places here, but he works hard and effectively to bring Rodrigo to life. Placido Domingo recorded his first Don Carlo, for EMI with Giulini, about 15 years before this production, but he looks and sounds fine here -- in the early 1980's he was doing very good Otellos and Lohengrins too, and Furlanetto, still in his 30's, brings a rich, young voice to an old part and succeeds in making the Grand Inquisitor vocally as well as expressively formidable. Levine brings both weight and energy to the score, and that reading fits well with the overall "traditional" design and production -- the Met's wardrobe budget must have been severely taxed, but everybody looks splendid.
Who directed Don Carlo?
Don Carlo was directed by John Dexter, Brian Large.
Who stars in Don Carlo?
The principal cast of Don Carlo includes Plácido Domingo, Mirella Freni, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Louis Quilico, Grace Bumbry.
When was Don Carlo released and how long is it?
Don Carlo was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 3h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Carlo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Carlo was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don Carlo?
Don Carlo holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).