Don Carlo - ROH 16 years old

Rolando Villazón Triumphantly Returns To The Stage As Don Carlo In The 2007/2008 Royal Opera House'S Producton Of Don Carlo. National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner's new staging of Verdi's grandest-- and arguably greatest -- opera, Don Carlo, was the highlight of the 2007/2008 Royal Opera House season. This new production marked Rolando Villazón's much anticipated and triumphant return. Set amidst the political, religious and sexual intrigue of the 16th century Spanish court, this epic work tells the tragic story of Don Carlo, a virtuous young prince who is pitted against the powers of a dominant, corrupt society. First staged at The Royal Opera House in 1886, this new production is the first new version of the 5-Act complete opera to be staged at Covent Garden in 50 years. With sets and costumes by Bob Crowley, direction by Nicholas Hytner, and an enviable cast, this production of Don Carlo is worthy of the greatness of Verdi's original, masterful work.

Credits

Marina Poplavskaya as Elisabetta di Valois

Robert Lloyd as Un frate / Carlos V

Simon Keenlyside as Rodrigo, Marchese di Posa

Rolando Villazón as Don Carlos

Eric Halfvarson as Il Grande Inquisitore

Don Carlo - ROH Cast

Name	Character
Marina Poplavskaya She was 33, now 47 years old	as Elisabetta di Valois
Robert Lloyd He was 70, now 84 years old	as Un frate / Carlos V
Simon Keenlyside He was 51, now 65 years old	as Rodrigo, Marchese di Posa
Rolando Villazón He was 38, now 52 years old	as Don Carlos
Eric Halfvarson He was 58, now 73 years old	as Il Grande Inquisitore

Don Carlo - ROH Crew

Name	Department
Giuseppe Verdi as Original Music Composer. He was 196 (87) years old when He died	Sound
Nicholas Hytner as Director. He was 54 (now 68) years old	Directing
Antonio Pappano as Music Director. He was 50 (now 64) years old	Sound
Camille du Locle as Writer. He was 178 (70) years old when He died	Writing
Robin Lough as Director.	Directing

Don Carlo - ROH (16 years)

Release day: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Runtime: 205 minutes