Don Carlo
conductor is Myung-Whun Chung |
Guiseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo tells the dramatic story of Carlos, Prince of Asturias, whose betrothed is forced to marry the prince’s father as part of a peace treaty. The director is Peter Stein and the conductor is Myung-Whun Chung, acclaimed for his Verdi conducting. The role of Filippo is performed by Ferruccio Furlanetto.
Alla Scala
Milan - Italy
17 JAN to 12 FEV
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Written on Skin
Martin Crimp’s acclaimed opera comes to the Royal Opera House in the new year. Since its premiere in 2012 Written on Skin has been performed around the world. Inspired by the 12th-Century Occitan legend about a travelling musician Guillem de Cabestaing, the opera also has a contemporary element, with 21st-Century angels watching over as the action unfolds. The ROH production is conducted by George Benjamin.
Royal Opera House - London
13 JAN TO 30 JAN