Details

Based on a Schiller play, Don Carlos brings history to life with huge dramatic force. Verdi's largest most ambitious opera deals with the clash of personal and political motives at the court of Philip II of Spain, against a background of bitter religious and national conflicts. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time: 4hrs 20mins including two intervals.

Cast/Performers

Jonas Kaufmann (Don Carlos), Anja Harteros (Elizabeth of Valois Not May 15 / 18 / 21 / 25), Lianna Haroutounian (Elizabeth of Valois May 15 / 18 / 21 / 25), Mariusz Kwiecien (Rodrigo Marquis of Posa), Beatrice Uria-Monzon (Princess Eboli), Ferruccio Furlanetto (Philip II), Eric Halfvarson (Grand Inquisitor), Dusica Bijelic (Tebaldo), ablo Bernsch (Count of Lerma), Robert Lloyd (Monk), Michel de Souza (Flemish Deputy), Ashley Riches (Flemish Deputy), Daniel Grice (Flemish Deputy), ZhengZhong Zhou (Flemish Deputy), Jihoon Kim (Flemish Deputy), John Cunningham (Flemish Deputy), Susana Gaspar (Voice from Heaven)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics(s): Joseph Mery, Camille du Locle
Corporate Sponsor: RLM Finsbury
Producer(s): Royal Opera House, Norwegian National Opera, Metropolitan Opera New York
Director(s): Nicholas Hytner, Scarlett Mackmin (movement), Terry King (fight)
Design: Bob Crowley
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Company(s): Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House