Verdi: Don Carlos 28 years old
A Starry 'Don Carlos' Brings Verdi, in French, to Paris
Luc Bondy's 1996 production of Don Carlos was staged, recorded and filmed at the Chatelet in Paris. These seven performances were blessed with an all-star cast, loaded with important singers either starting their careers (Roberto Alagna) or at the height of their dramatic powers (Karita Mattila, Jose Van Dam.)
Credits
Verdi: Don Carlos Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Antonio Pappano He was 36, now 65 years old | as Conductor |
| Eric Halfvarson He was 44, now 73 years old | as Le Grand Inquisiteur |
| Karita Mattila She was 35, now 64 years old | as Elizabeth de Valois |
| Thomas Hampson He was 40, now 69 years old | as Rodrigue, Marquis of Posa |
| José van Dam He was 55, now 84 years old | as Philippe II |
| Roberto Alagna He was 32, now 61 years old | as Don Carlos, Infante of Spain |
| Waltraud Meier She was 40, now 69 years old | as La Princesse Eboli |
Verdi: Don Carlos Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Giuseppe Verdi as Original Music Composer. He was 182 (87) years old when He died | Sound |
| Luc Bondy as Director. He was 47 (67) years old when He died | Directing |
| Antonio Pappano as Music Director. He was 36 (now 65) years old | Sound |
| Yves-André Hubert as Director. He was 43 (now 72) years old | Directing |
| Camille du Locle as Writer. He was 163 (70) years old when He died | Writing |
Verdi: Don Carlos (28 years)
A Starry 'Don Carlos' Brings Verdi, in French, to Paris
- Release day: Friday, March 01, 1996
- Runtime: 210 minutes