The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos
Synopsis
For the first time in company history, the Met presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. Patrick Furrer leads a world-beating cast of opera’s leading lights in this March 26 performance, including tenor Matthew Polenzani in the title role, soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Élisabeth de Valois, and mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as Eboli. Bass Günther Groissböck and bass-baritone John Relyea are Philippe II and the Grand Inquisitor, and baritone Étienne Dupuis rounds out the all-star principal cast as Rodrigue. Verdi’s masterpiece receives a monumental new staging by David McVicar that marks his 11th Met production, placing him among the most prolific and popular directors in recent Met memory. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Schiller, Camille du Locle, Joseph Méry
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 3h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson
Friedrich Schiller, Camille du Locle, Joseph Méry
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Costume Design
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos about?
For the first time in company history, the Met presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. Patrick Furrer leads a world-beating cast of opera’s leading lights in this March 26 performance, including tenor Matthew Polenzani in the title role, soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Élisabeth de Valois, and mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as Eboli. Bass Günther Groissböck and bass-baritone John Relyea are Philippe II and the Grand Inquisitor, and baritone Étienne Dupuis rounds out the all-star principal cast as Rodrigue. Verdi’s masterpiece receives a monumental new staging by David McVicar that marks his 11th Met production, placing him among the most prolific and popular directors in recent Met memory. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos?
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos was directed by Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos includes Matthew Polenzani, Sonya Yoncheva, Étienne Dupuis, Jamie Barton, Eric Owens.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 3h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.