Don Carlo [1395605] Released: 2016-05-22 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 205 mins Popularity: 0.2248 Vote Average: 0 Vote Count: 0 Overview: The 2016 Don Carlo production at the Vienna State Opera, directed by Daniele Abbado, offered a modern, minimalist take on Verdi's masterpiece. Abbado emphasized the psychological and political tensions within the story, employing stark sets and subdued colors to evoke a timeless, oppressive atmosphere. Lighting played a crucial role, intensifying the focus on the characters' inner struggles and conflicts. The cast featured René Pape as a commanding and deeply nuanced Philip II, alongside Ramón Vargas as Don Carlo and Anja Harteros, who delivered a luminous and emotionally charged portrayal of Elisabetta. Cast [8] Ramón VargasDon Carlo Anja HarterosElisabetta di Va René PapeFilippo II Ludovic TézierRodrigo Ain AngerIl Grande Inquis Béatrice Uria-MonzonLa Principessa E Ileana ToncaTebaldo Myung-Whun ChungConductor Hompage: https://www.opera-online.com/de/items/productions/don-carlo-wiener-staatsoper-2016-2016 Trailers