Bernard Haitink, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Verdi: Don Carlo (2005/1985)
Bernard Haitink, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Verdi: Don Carlo (2005/1985)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.14 Gb (DVD9) | 204 min
Classical | NVC Arts | Sub: English, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Portugues, Japanese
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.14 Gb (DVD9) | 204 min
Classical | NVC Arts | Sub: English, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Portugues, Japanese
It’s a traditional production, in monumental sets. Haitink’s conducting is also on the monumental side, but it feels appropriate to the staging. It’s not insignificant that this production was last seen during Haitink’s farewell to the House in 2002. Luis Lima is a charming Carlos, a bit throaty, but there is an innocence about his acting that wins the audience over. Ileana Cotrubas’ Elisabetta is a wonderfully fragile one. Giorgio Zancanaro’s wonderfully aristocratic singing makes for an excellent Posa. Bruna Baglioni is a little matronly as Eboli, as are certain women in the chorus. Robert Lloyd is first and foremost a superlative actor. Philip’s response to Posa’s pleas are masterly, especially his eyes. (Mark Pullinger)
Cast:
Elizabetta di Valois - Ileana Cotrubas
Don Carlo - Luis Lima
Philip II - Robert Lloyd
Rodrigo - Giorgio Zancanaro
Princess Eboli - Bruna Baglioni
Grand Inquisitor - Joseph Rouleau
Tebaldo - Patricia Parker
A Royal Herold - Alan Jones
Count Lerma - John Dobson
Countess of Aremburg - Romayne Grigorova
The Royal Opera Chorus
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor - Bernard Haitink
Design and Original Production - Luchino Visconti
Bernard Haitink, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Verdi: Don Carlo (2005/1985)
Bernard Haitink, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Verdi: Don Carlo (2005/1985)
Bernard Haitink, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Verdi: Don Carlo (2005/1985)
Bernard Haitink, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Verdi: Don Carlo (2005/1985)
Bernard Haitink, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Verdi: Don Carlo (2005/1985)
