World premieres pappano is also credited for bringing two world premieres to the royal opera house. Giuseppe verdis late opera don carlo delivers all the big topics while ferdinand wogerbauers ultrasimple decor provides a spartan counterpoint to the dramatic action. Jun 08, 2008 the royal operas new production sees director nicholas hytner return to covent garden after 20 years, and its almost that long too since don carlo sung in italian has been seen at the roh. Craig revel horwood among four mortals to take up baton to compete for prize of conducting at royal opera house he is known for his fierce analysis and tough marking on strictly come dancing. Don carlo verdi is the opera that no one can imagine, as each performance seems unique. The reason jonas kaufmann making his debut as in the title role. Jonas kaufmann, antonio pappano, maria agresta and other members of the royal opera on what makes verdis otello one of all opera s greatest challenges. Royal operas don carlo revival fails to completely catch. But unfortunately a production which has benefitted in the past from exceptional work on the podium by pappano and bychkov is here in inferior hands.
While not quite one of the best otellos personally seen though the competition is so strong, its nonetheless very good, at its best magnificent even. Antonio pappano on cavalleria rusticana and pagliacci. Don carlo, don alvaro, united in life and death ludovic tezier is a brilliantly cold don carlo, whose rich baritone mingles so beautifully with jonas in their scenes together. Orchestra of the royal opera house, carlo maria giulini from the day that giulini conducted the now legendary production of don carlo at covent garden in 1958, a recording of the opera by him looked a must. Oct 06, 2017 knighted sir antonio pappano five years ago, he has been the music director of the royal opera at covent garden in london, one of the worlds most important companies, since 2002. At londons royal opera house, the welsh bassbaritone. Scenesdomingo, pappano by placido domingoantonio pappano now. With antonio pappano in the pit, jonas kaufmann and anja harteros brought to their interpretations of the leading roles rapturous arcs of phrasing and refulgence of. 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. Tenor jonas kaufmann and conductor antonio pappano reveal the musical secrets of verdis opera otello, and what makes it such a challenge for singers. Royal opera house bow street, wc2e 9dd london, united kingdom rated 4. Pappano s family had relocated to england from castelfranco in miscano near benevento. Sir antonio pappano born 30 december 1959 is an englishitalian conductor and pianist. Knighted sir antonio pappano five years ago, he has been the music director of the royal opera at covent garden in london, one of the worlds most important companies, since 2002.
Ukrainian baritone yuriy yurchuk is a member of royal opera house jette parker young artists programme. Verdi don carlos original french version pappano, alagna, hampson, theatre du chatelet by kultur video. May, 2017 don carlo, royal opera, roh, covent garden, may 2017 posted on may 2017. May 21, 2017 as usual the royal opera house chorus and orchestra are on very fine form the cello line was beautifully taken in philips solo, the brass suitably baleful elsewhere. Don carlo dvd the royal opera the royal opera house. Find out about other cancelled performances and how you can donate the cost of your ticket, exchange for a voucher or claim a refund here politics and religion are dangerously entwined in giuseppe verdis don carlo. But now it is craig revel horwood s turn to be judged as he tries to master conducting for the new series of bbc2s maestro. This page is managed and maintained on behalf of maestro pappano. Soloists include nicole car as mimi, michael fabiano as rodolfo and mariusz kwiecien as marcello. Antonio pappano and winner of fanfare 2016, nathanael smalley, recording his composition. Bbc none opera on 3 nicholas hytner, antonio pappano. Royal opera chorus, orchestra of the royal opera house antonio pappano. The royal opera chorus was on shattering form, the earthquake of sound in the tempest causing the house to shudder.
In 2015 he received a gold medal from the royal philharmonic society. That great playwright schiller did not let historical facts get in the way of a good story, and his don karlos is a gripping stage tragedy. There are almost as many don carlo as there are stagings of it. Don carlo, royal opera house, london disappointingly inert it was left to bryan hymel in the title role to keep the dramatic fire burning in verdis epic opera kristin lewis and bryan hymel.
Stage2screen series royal opera house production otello 2017 sunday, july 23 at 1. Apr 06, 2016 don carlo 12 may29 may 2017 giuseppe verdi conductor. 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. Performances of this production have been cancelled as the royal opera house is currently closed. Antonio pappano conductor page 7 of 21 presto classical. In conversation with antonio pappano, music director of the. Opera fans will also have the opportunity to watch six operas as part of its successful royal opera house live cinema season. During the course of the 2016 2017 season eight operas will be relayed on the popular radio station. Christof loy directs a starstudded cast of singers in verdis epic opera, conducted by antonio pappano. Simon keenlyside marina poplavskaya giuseppe verdi composer royal opera house chorus, covent garden antonio pappano sonia ganassi ferruccio furlanetto eric halfvarson royal opera house orchestra, covent garden rolando villazon. May 16, 2017 don carlo royal opera house over the past few weeks, the royal opera house has had to send out more than one email headed cast change for don carlo as several singers were struck down by. Jun 14, 2018 live broadcast of antonio pappano debut at carnegie hall ny, and the first since 1969 of orchestra dellaccademia nazionale di santa cecilia. Join tenor jonas kaufmann and conductor antonio pappano as they explore verdis otello.
The royal opera chorus even tweeted this lyric yesterday ahead of its participation in operas other autodafe, verdis don carlo. Don carlo, royal opera, roh, covent garden, may 2017 mark ronan. Gavanelli, alvarez, schaefer, downes, mcvicar, cura, hvorostovsky, naef, vilarroel, rizzi, moshinsky, fleming, calleja. So, if i say that, with the possible exception of a bergonzi, tebaldi, bumbry, fischerdieskau and ghiaurov cd under solti, if i would have to give most of them away and keep only one other, this dvd would be it. Im oktober letzten jahres kehrte sie als helene in les vepres siciliennes ans royal opera house zuruck. May 06, 20 following its drab new production of nabucco, this revival of the royal operas 2008 production of don carlo the grandest, most challenging of all his operas is probably as good a way as. Apr 14, 2019 don carlo, don alvaro, united in life and death ludovic tezier is a brilliantly cold don carlo, whose rich baritone mingles so beautifully with jonas in their scenes together. This new production of otello was certainly seen as an event.
The pappano led, french version of this opera starring karita mattila and roberto alagna remains first choice on video. Nicholas hytners acclaimed production of verdis epic opera of passion, politics and religious fanaticism returns to the royal opera. For many this is the best version of the opera, but the bottom line is that there is no such thing as a real version of the opera with differing versions having different strengths. Also announced was the continuation of the royal opera house s relationship with bbc radio 3. Don carlo, royal opera house, london disappointingly inert. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Verdis don carlo is one of his very greatest operas. Insights into otello with jonas kaufmann the royal opera. To contact him, please be in touch with his management team at img artists uk.
Once one or two of the leads settle more completely into their roles, this summers hot ticket could match the evenings sweltering temperature. Apr 15, 2015 the royal opera music director antonio pappano reflects on 12 years with the royal opera, getting to know the london audience and working with placido domingo. May 14, 2017 s ixteenthcentury spain resembles a prison or a madhouse in nicholas hytners royal opera production of don carlo, first seen in 2008, now on its third revival. He has been music director of the royal opera house since 2002.
Orchestra of the royal opera house, carlo maria giulini from the day that giulini conducted the now legendary production of don carlo at covent garden in 1958, a recording of the opera. Director nicholas hytners staging of verdis grandest and arguably greatest opera don carlo was the highlight of the 20072008 royal opera house season. The royal opera s new production sees director nicholas hytner return to covent garden after 20 years, and its almost that long too since don carlo sung in italian has been seen at the roh. Antonio pappano in rehearsal for guillaume tell, the royal opera. Jonas kaufmann and antonio pappano on the musical secrets. Of the 2016 2017 opera simulcasts its second only to madama butterfly, the ballet productions have fared much better and more consistently. Catherine ashmore from its first performance in 1867 to its fourth and final version in 1886, it went through several major rewrites, with its language. This production features the original french version of this great fiveact opera. A production from the royal opera house covent garden, of verdis tragic love story set 16thcentury spain. Dec 30, 2016 pappanos experiments are a distinct signature of a conductor always looking for a fresh way to showcase a classic opera, thus infusing it with new life and perspective. Yet this third revival of nicholas hytners 2008 production was a flameless affair without a single barbecued heretic. S ixteenthcentury spain resembles a prison or a madhouse in nicholas hytners royal opera production of don carlo, first seen in 2008, now on its third revival.
Antonio pappano is known for his work on the goonies 1985, tosca 2001 and lohengrin 1990. It is based on the 1787 play by friedrich schiller and was first performed at. Tristram kenton i n verdis fourandahalfhour opera don carlo, one moment captures its essence. Ian bostridge and antonio pappano join forces on a moving set to mark armistice, the bbc celebrates 100 years of british music, and anne lovett channels the here and now. May we book for don carlo right now, please among others.