Don Carlo

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.

• Daniele AbbadoDirector
• Giuseppe VerdiWriter

• Ramón VargasDon Carlo
• Anja HarterosElisabetta di Valois
• René PapeFilippo II
• Ludovic TézierRodrigo
• Ain AngerIl Grande Inquisitore
• Béatrice Uria-MonzonLa Principessa Eboli
• Ileana ToncaTebaldo
• Myung-Whun ChungConductor