The 2016 Don Carlo production at the Vienna State Opera, directed by Daniele Abbado, offered a modern, minimalist take on Verdi's masterpiece. Abbado emphasized the psychological and political tensions within the story, employing stark sets and subdued colors to evoke a timeless, oppressive atmosphere. Lighting played a crucial role, intensifying the focus on the characters' inner struggles and conflicts. The cast featured René Pape as a commanding and deeply nuanced Philip II, alongside Ramón Vargas as Don Carlo and Anja Harteros, who delivered a luminous and emotionally charged portrayal of Elisabetta.
Ramón Vargas
Don Carlo
Anja Harteros
Elisabetta di Valois
René Pape
Filippo II
Ludovic Tézier
Rodrigo
Ain Anger
Il Grande Inquisitore
Béatrice Uria-Monzon
La Principessa Eboli
Ileana Tonca
Tebaldo
Myung-Whun Chung
Conductor
Director
Daniele Abbado
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
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