November 05. 2022
Upcoming Dates
November 05. 2022
Lyric premiere of five-act version Don Carlos
Acknowledged by audiences and critics alike as one of the most magnificent achievements in the history of opera, Don Carlos masterfully reveals the private turmoil of very public personalities. In 16th-century Spain, King Philip II is torn apart by his own jealous suspicions that his son, crown prince Carlos, and Queen Elisabeth — Philip's young wife and Carlos's stepmother — are in love. The drama unfolds and washes over you with unforgettable intensity and thrilling musical splendor. The full stature of this epic opera will be revealed at Lyric as never before when performed in the full five acts, with the matchless eloquence of the opera's original French text. Don Carlos is a tour-de-force experience for those who love Verdi in his prime.
- Language: Sung in French with projected English titles
- Location: Lyric Opera House
Meet the artists
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Rachel Willis-Sørensen
Elisabeth
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Clémentine Margaine
Eboli
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Joshua Guerrero
Carlos
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Igor Golovatenko *
Rodrigue
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Dmitry Belosselskiy
Philippe
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Soloman Howard
Grand Inquisitor
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Enrique Mazzola
Conductor
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Sir David McVicar
Original Director
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Axel Weidauer *
Revival Director
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Robert Jones
Set Designer
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Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Costume Designer
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Joachim Klein *
Original Lighting Designer
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Jan Hartmann *
Revival Lighting Designer
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Michael Black
Chorus Master
* Lyric debut
Lyric's premiere of Verdi's Don Carlos in five acts is presented by
Julie & Roger Baskes
with additional support from Production Sponsor
Sonia Florian
Additional support is provided by Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production Circle
A production of Oper Frankfurt.
Enrique Mazzola is generously sponsored by the following members of the Enrique Circle.
Alice & John Butler
H. Gael Neeson
Sylvia Neil & Daniel Fischel
Robert & Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
The Enrique Circle is comprised of Lyric’s most dedicated supporters who are committed to championing Maestro Enrique Mazzola's exciting artistic vision and legacy.
Photo: Javier del Real/Teatro Real