Verdi: Don Carlo
Synopsis
Elizabeth of Valois is promised in marriage to Don Carlos of Spain, as part of a peace treaty between the two kingdoms. They meet and fall in love – but no sooner have they declared their love than news comes that the terms of the treaty have changed: Elizabeth is to marry Carlos’s father Philip instead. Politics and religion are dangerously entwined in Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo. Performed on November 30th, 2016, at the Opéra national du Rhin, Strasbourg.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carsen, François Roussillon
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Don Carlo
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- Opéra national du Rhin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Carsen, François Roussillon
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Robert Carsen
Director
François Roussillon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi: Don Carlo
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What is Verdi: Don Carlo about?
Elizabeth of Valois is promised in marriage to Don Carlos of Spain, as part of a peace treaty between the two kingdoms. They meet and fall in love – but no sooner have they declared their love than news comes that the terms of the treaty have changed: Elizabeth is to marry Carlos’s father Philip instead. Politics and religion are dangerously entwined in Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo. Performed on November 30th, 2016, at the Opéra national du Rhin, Strasbourg.
Who directed Verdi: Don Carlo?
Verdi: Don Carlo was directed by Robert Carsen, François Roussillon.
Who stars in Verdi: Don Carlo?
The principal cast of Verdi: Don Carlo includes Andrea Carè, Stephen Milling, Elza van den Heever, Tassis Christoyannis, Elena Zhidkova.
When was Verdi: Don Carlo released and how long is it?
Verdi: Don Carlo was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Don Carlo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Don Carlo was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.