Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Don Carlo, opéra en 4 actes (version de 1884 en italien de Don Carlos)

Nicolai Ghiaurov, basse (Philippe II)
Veriano Luchetti, ténor (Don Carlo)
Piero Cappuccilli, baryton (Rodrigue)
Gianfranco Casarini, basse (Le grand inquisiteur)
Alessandro Maddalena, basse (Un moine)
Katia Ricciarelli, soprano (Elisabeth de Valois)
Fiorenza Cossotto, mezzo-soprano (La princesse Eboli)
Aracelly Haengel, mezzo-soprano (Tebaldo)
Giorgio Zancanaro, baryton (Le Comte de Lerme)
Guido Fabbris, baryton (Un héraut royal)
Marisa Salimbeni, soprano (Une voix céleste)
Paolo Cesari, basse (un député flamand)
Uberto Scaglione, ténor (Un député flamand)
Bruno Tessari, baryton (Un député flamand)
Marco Stefanoni, basse (Un député flammand)
Guido Pasella, basse (Un député flammand)
Umberto Valesin, basse (Un député flammand)
Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice
Georges Prêtre, direction

Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo is a powerful tale of political conflict, forbidden love, and personal sacrifice, presented here in a carefully curated 2-CD edition. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition, the opera follows Prince Carlo as he struggles with duty, loyalty, and a love he cannot claim. This recording features the opera’s most compelling moments, including the deeply moving “Io l’ho perduta” and the intense confrontation scenes that define Verdi’s dramatic mastery. A striking collector’s item and a compelling entry point into Verdi’s late style, this edition combines grand emotion with refined presentation.