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"In the 16th century, with the aftermath of war between Spain and France, Don Carlo, the heir to the Spanish throne, comes to France to meet with his beloved Elizabeth de Valois. Inevitably politics divide the lovers, and while Rodrigue falls in with Flemish rebels, the Inquisition is determined to be the power behind the peace."
"Performed at Het Muziektheater in Amsterdam in June 2004. Extras include a cast gallery, illustrated synopsis, and an introduction."
"Set in France and Spain in the late 16th century, this opera tells of the political and amorous rivalry between Philip II of Spain and his son, Don Carlo."
"Concert à La Scala de Milan en 1992."
"Don Carlos, Infante of Spain, is betrothed to Elisabeth de Valois, but to assure peace between France and Spain she has to marry his father King Philip instead. The king orders the arrest of Carlos as he meets Elisabeth for the last time, but Carlos is saved from the Inquisition by the appearance of the ghost of his grandfather who comes to lead Carlos to safety. The opera is followed by a short special program on Verdi's villa and farm, Sant' Agata."
"Verdi's opera of political and amorous adventures in the court of Philip II of Spain."
"James Levine leads an all-star ensemble in this memorable telecast of Verdi's most ambitious opera, seen in John Dexter's classic production. Renata Scotto is Elizabeth of Valois, the French princess who becomes the wife of Philip II, King of Spain (Paul Plishka)--although she loves his son, Don Carlo (Vasile Moldoveanu). Sherill Milnes sings Posa, Carlo's friend and the king's advisor who is secretly aiding a rebellion, and Tatiana Troyanos is Princess Eboli, the King's scheming mistress who nevertheless wants Don Carlo for herself. Jerome Hines rounds out the cast in the small but crucial role of the sinister Grand Inquisitor. This recording is taken from the "James Levine: Celebrating 40 Years at the Met" DVD box set."
"Includes an eight minute special program: Verdi at Sant' Agata."@en
"Includes an eight minute special program: Verdi at Sant' Agata."
"Set in France and Spain in the second half of the 16th century, the opera tells of the political and amorous rivalry between Phillip II of Spain and his son Don Carlo."
"Director Nicholas Hytner, who made his Met debut with this production, brings out all the passionate intensity that is at the heart of Verdi's monumental drama. Don Carlo (Roberto Alagna), the Spanish crown prince, and Elizabeth of Valois (Marina Poplavskaya), daughter of the King of France, fall in love, only to be torn apart by international politics when Carlo's father, King Philip II (Ferruccio Furlanetto), decides to marry Elizabeth himself. Carlo's friend, Rodrigo (Simon Keenlyside), plays a dangerous game, balancing his political aims with the trust of his monarch. And when the beautiful Princess Eboli (Anna Smirnova) discovers her love for Don Carlo is not returned, her revenge terribly backfires. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met orchestra and chorus."
"Don Carlo, crown prince of Spain, falls in love with Elisabeth of Valois, originally promised to him but later married to his father King Philip, as part of the terms of a peace treaty between France and Spain. Incited to treason against his father on behalf of the Flemish, and accused of adultery with the queen, Don Carlo is cast into prison. Escaping, he flees to the monastery of St. Just, where Elisabeth comes to bid him farewell. The lovers are surprised by the King and the Grand Inquisitor, but Don Carlo is protected from them when the ghostly Charles V emerges from the tomb and draws him into the cloister."
"Don Carlo, crown prince of Spain, falls in love with Elisabeth of Valois, originally promised to him but later married to his father King Philip, as part of the terms of a peace treaty between France and Spain. Incited to treason against his father on behalf of the Flemish, and accused of adultery with the queen, Don Carlo is cast into prison. Escaping, he flees to the monastery of St. Just, where Elisabeth comes to bid him farewell. The lovers are surprised by the King and the Grand Inquisitor, but Don Carlo is protected from them when the ghostly Charles V emerges from the tomb and draws him into the cloister."@en
"Philip II of Spain marries Elisabeth de Valois, who was engaged to his son, the Infante, Don Carlos. In trying to secure freedom for the Netherlands, Carlos is arrested. Escaping, he meets Elisabeth secretly, but they are spied upon, and only the apparition of his grandfather, Charles V, saves Carlos from the Inquisition."
"Placido Domingo stars in this 1983 Metropolitan Opera production of Verdi's classic opera. This is a complete production including the often omitted Fontainebleau scene as well the Prelude and Introduction."
""Fathers and sons, love tainted by politics and the evils of organised religion all come under the dramatic microscope in Verdi's most monumental opera. Antonio Pappano conducts with tremendous sweep, allowing all the principals to bare the souls of their rich and complex characters within Nicholas Hytner's production, captured live at London's Royal Opera House in High Definition video and surround sound"--Container."
"Verdi's gripping opera, from Friedrich Schiller's play, set in mid-16th century Spain, deals with multiple tragedies of idealistic friendship, religious fanaticism and unrequited love. The drama focuses on the struggle between King Philip of Spain and his son and heir Don Carlos over the love of the Queen, who really loves Don Carlos, and on the harsh treatment meted out by Catholic Spain to its rebellious Protestant subjects in the Spanish Netherlands. Includes excerpts from a brief interviews with the soloists at the end of the performance."
"Antonio Pappano, artistic director of the Royal Opera, introduces Nicholas Hytner's production of Verdi's Don Carlo from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Based on Schiller's play, it tells the story of the conflicts in the life of Don Carlo, Prince of Spain after his betrothed Elizabeth of Valois is married to his father, Phillip II, as part of a peace treaty. Rolando Villazon sings the title role and Marina Poplavskaya is Elizabeth. Pappano conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House."@en
"Antonio Pappano, artistic director of the Royal Opera, introduces Nicholas Hytner's production of Verdi's Don Carlo from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Based on Schiller's play, it tells the story of the conflicts in the life of Don Carlo, Prince of Spain after his betrothed Elizabeth of Valois is married to his father, Phillip II, as part of a peace treaty. Rolando Villazon sings the title role and Marina Poplavskaya is Elizabeth. Pappano conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House."
"A live performance from La Scala in Milan, produced for television in 1978. Verdi's gripping opera, from Friedrich Schiller's play, set in mid-16th century Spain, deals with multiple tragedies of idealistic friendship, religious fanaticism and unrequited love. The drama focuses on the struggle between King Philip of Spain and his son and heir Don Carlos over the love of the Queen, who really loves Don Carlos, and on the harsh treatment meted out by Catholic Spain to its rebellious Protestant subjects in the Spanish Netherlands."
"Live performance of Verdi's opera about the prince of Spain."
"Verdi's opera conducted by Bernard Haitink and starring Luis Lima and Ileana Cotrubas."@en
"Set in France and Spain in the second half of the 16th century, the opera tells of the political and amorous rivalry between Philip II of Spain and his son, Don Carlo."@en
"Set in France and Spain in the second half of the 16th century, the opera tells of the political and amorous rivalry between Philip II of Spain and his son, Don Carlo."
"Presents the 114th Metropolitan Opera performance of Verdi's Don Carlo conducted by james Levine and recorded live on March 26, 1983. The opera is followed by a special 8 minute program on "Verdi at Sant'Agota"."@en
""Don Carlo, crown prince of Spain, falls in love with Elisabeth of Valois, originally promised to him but later married to his father King Philip, as part of the terms of a peace treaty between France and Spain. Incited to treason against his father on behalf of the Flemish, and accused of adultery with the queen, Don Carlo is cast into prison. Escaping, he flees to the monastery of St. Just, where Elisabeth comes to bid him farewell. The lovers are surprised by the King and the Grand Inquisitor, but Don Carlo is protected from them when the ghostly Charles V emerges from the tomb and draws him into the cloister"--Internet Movie Database."
"Giuseppe Verdi's opera. Five characters already linked by love, passion and friendship are caught in a tight web of church and state. The fate of France, Spain and Flanders hangs in the balance. Accompanying special program following the opera documents Verdi's beloved villa and farm, Sant'Agata."
"Covent Garden production of Guiseppe Verdi's opera about European politics in the 16th century. Don Carlo, son of Philip II falls in love with the woman his father first intends for him to marry, then Philip marries himself. Don Carlo becomes involved, as a substitute for love, with the Netherlands fight for freedom and runs afoul of the Inquisition."
"The March 26, 1983 performance of Verdi's Don Carlos by the Metropolitan Opera."
"Spectacle musical sur scène enregistré en direct au Metropolitan Opera de New York en février 1980 dans le cadre de l'émission de télévision Live from the Met. Avec Vasile Moldoveanu (Don Carlo) ; Renata Scotto (Elisabeth of Valois) ; Tatiana Troyanos (Princess of Eboli) ; Sherrill Milnes (Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa) ; Paul Plishka (Philip II) ; Jerome Hines (The Grand Inquisitor) ; Peter Sliker (A forester) ; Betsy Norden (Tebaldo) ; Dana Talley (The Count of Lerma) ; Barbara Greene (The Countess of Aremberg) ; John Cheek (A friar) ; Timothy Jenkins (A royal herald) ; Therese Brandson (A celestial voice) ; Orchestre et choeur du Metropolitan Opera ; James Levine, chef d'orchestre."
""Fathers and sons, love tainted by politics and the evils of organised religion all come under the dramatic microscope in Verdi's most monumental opera. Antonio Pappano conducts with tremendous sweep, allowing all the principals to bare the souls of their rich and complex characters within Nicholas Hytner's production, captured live at London's Royal Opera House in High Definition video and surround sound."--Conteneur."