Don Carlo ROH

Rolando Villazón Triumphantly Returns To The Stage As Don Carlo In The 20072008 Royal Opera HouseS Producton Of Don Carlo National Theatre director Nicholas Hytners new staging of Verdis grandest and arguably greatest opera Don Carlo was the highlight of the 20072008 Royal Opera House season This new production marked Rolando Villazóns 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 5Act 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 Verdis original masterful work