Synopsis
Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels, family squabbles and intrigue. The Spanish Inquisition tries to exert its influence. The tension finally ignites at the King's coronation, where heretics are to be burned at the stake
Ratings
IMDb8.7/10
Key crew
- Giuseppe VerdiOriginal Music Composer
- Joseph MéryWriter
- John DexterDirector
- Camille du LocleWriter
- Kirk BrowningDirector
Cast
- Vasile MoldoveanuDon Carlo
- Renata ScottoElizabeth of Valois
- Sherrill MilnesRodrigo, Marquis of Posa
- Tatiana TroyanosPrincess Eboli
- Paul PlishkaKing Philip
- Jerome HinesThe Grand Inquisitor
- Therese BrandsonCelestial Voice
- John CheekFriar
- Betsy NordenTebaldo
- Peter SlikerForester
- Dana TalleyCount of Lerma
- Barbara GreeneCountess of Aremberg
Themes
opera live performance