Washington National Opera: Don Giovanni
Regarded as one of the greatest operas ever composed, Mozart weaves the tale of the legendary rake Don Juan into a comically lighthearted (yet deadly serious) musical masterpiece. "A dark Giovanni of depth, beauty" (The Washington Times).
- Sep. 20 - Oct. 13, 2012
- Opera House
- Approx. 3-1/4 hours
- $25.00 - $300.00
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About
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Don Giovanni
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte
WNO Revival
With more than two thousand seductions behind him and no end in sight, Don Giovanni becomes increasingly reckless as he descends into excess and immorality. But when his antics turn fatal and unrepentant, the women he has discarded seek revenge and it is ultimately served up by a hellish supernatural force.
In Don Giovanni, widely regarded as one of the greatest operas ever composed, Mozart weaves the tale of the legendary rake Don Juan into a comically light-hearted (yet deadly serious) musical masterpiece.
Powerhouse Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov will appear in the title role for this WNO revival of John Pascoe's darkly passionate production, conducted by WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin. The cast also features Meagan Miller as Donna Anna, Barbara Frittoli as Donna Elvira, Juan Francisco Gatell as Don Ottavio, Andrew Foster-Williams as Leporello, Veronica Cangemi as Zerlina, Aleksey Bogdanov as Masetto, and Soloman Howard as the Commendatore. Paulo Szot sings the role of Giovanni on October 9.
"A dark Giovanni of depth, beauty"
--The Washington Times
Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Performance: Sat., Oct. 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. Cast for this performance: Aleksey Bogdanov as Don Giovanni, Jennifer Lynn Waters as Donna Anna, María Eugenia Antúnez as Donna Elvira, Yuri Gorodetski as Don Ottavio, Kenneth Kellogg as Leporello, Shantelle Przybylo as Zerlina, Norman Garrett as Masetto, and Soloman Howard as the Commendatore.
Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.
Performance Timing: Act I - 95 min.; Intermission - 20 min.; Act II - 83 min. (3 hours, 20 minutes)
RELATED EVENTS
Opera Insight
Free preview of Mozart's Don Giovanni on the Millennium Stage featuring members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program on Tue., Sep. 11 at 6 p.m.
O-Zone Lecture
Free pre-performance lecture in the Opera House - Thu., Sep. 20 at 6:15 p.m. Patrons must present a ticket or stub from any performance of this production.
Classical WETA 90.9 FM Preview
As a precursor to the Sep. 29 performance, Classical WETA 90.9 FM will broadcast a special M&M'S Opera in the Outfield preview program on Wednesday, Sep. 26 at 9 p.m. Join host Nicole Lacroix as she details WNO's performance of Don Giovanni.
Artist Q&A
Sun., Oct. 7., post-performance in the Kennedy Center Opera House.
Artist Q&As are free, but patrons must present a ticket or stub from any performance of the production that is being discussed.
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte
WNO Revival
With more than two thousand seductions behind him and no end in sight, Don Giovanni becomes increasingly reckless as he descends into excess and immorality. But when his antics turn fatal and unrepentant, the women he has discarded seek revenge and it is ultimately served up by a hellish supernatural force.
In Don Giovanni, widely regarded as one of the greatest operas ever composed, Mozart weaves the tale of the legendary rake Don Juan into a comically light-hearted (yet deadly serious) musical masterpiece.
Powerhouse Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov will appear in the title role for this WNO revival of John Pascoe's darkly passionate production, conducted by WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin. The cast also features Meagan Miller as Donna Anna, Barbara Frittoli as Donna Elvira, Juan Francisco Gatell as Don Ottavio, Andrew Foster-Williams as Leporello, Veronica Cangemi as Zerlina, Aleksey Bogdanov as Masetto, and Soloman Howard as the Commendatore. Paulo Szot sings the role of Giovanni on October 9.
"A dark Giovanni of depth, beauty"
--The Washington Times
Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Performance: Sat., Oct. 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. Cast for this performance: Aleksey Bogdanov as Don Giovanni, Jennifer Lynn Waters as Donna Anna, María Eugenia Antúnez as Donna Elvira, Yuri Gorodetski as Don Ottavio, Kenneth Kellogg as Leporello, Shantelle Przybylo as Zerlina, Norman Garrett as Masetto, and Soloman Howard as the Commendatore.
Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.
Performance Timing: Act I - 95 min.; Intermission - 20 min.; Act II - 83 min. (3 hours, 20 minutes)
RELATED EVENTS
Opera Insight
Free preview of Mozart's Don Giovanni on the Millennium Stage featuring members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program on Tue., Sep. 11 at 6 p.m.
O-Zone Lecture
Free pre-performance lecture in the Opera House - Thu., Sep. 20 at 6:15 p.m. Patrons must present a ticket or stub from any performance of this production.
Classical WETA 90.9 FM Preview
As a precursor to the Sep. 29 performance, Classical WETA 90.9 FM will broadcast a special M&M'S Opera in the Outfield preview program on Wednesday, Sep. 26 at 9 p.m. Join host Nicole Lacroix as she details WNO's performance of Don Giovanni.
Artist Q&A
Sun., Oct. 7., post-performance in the Kennedy Center Opera House.
Artist Q&As are free, but patrons must present a ticket or stub from any performance of the production that is being discussed.
Artists
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Ildar Abdrazakov, Don Giovanni (Sep. 20–Oct. 7m)
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Paulo Szot, Don Giovanni (Oct. 9)
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Meagan Miller, Donna Anna
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Barbara Frittoli, Donna Elvira
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Juan Francisco Gatell, Don Ottavio
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Andrew Foster-Williams, Leporello
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Veronica Cangemi, Zerlina
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Aleksey Bogdanov, Masetto
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Soloman Howard, Commendatore
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Philippe Auguin, conductor
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John Pascoe, director
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Diane Coburn Bruning, choreographer
News and Reviews
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From the Streets to the Kennedy Center
An NBC 4 interview with Soloman Howard, a young artist, who rose from the poverty of DC's most troubled neighborhoods to perform with the WNO.
Resources
- Audio Preview: Don Giovanni Classical WETA’s Nicole Lacroix hosts this audio preview of Mozart's greatest opera.
- Mozart’s Inscrutable Anti-Hero Thomas May explores the fascinating paradoxes of Don Giovanni.
- Viewpoint: Mozart’s “Shakespearean Diversity” in Don Giovanni Don Giovanni’s impact goes far beyond the realm of opera: its immensely rich “afterlife” extends to theater, poetry, fiction, film, criticism, and even philosophy.
- WNO Spotlight: Ildar Abdrazakov Learn more about the Don Giovanni star.
- Washington National Opera Insight: Mozart’s Don Giovanni Enjoy an hour-long free preview of musical highlights from the WNO mainstage production by members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.
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Watch and Listen
Don Giovanni Trailer
This season the Kennedy Center revives Mozart's Don Giovanni, regarded as one of the best operas ever composed.
This season the Kennedy Center revives Mozart's Don Giovanni, regarded as one of the best operas ever composed.
WNO Commentary: Don Giovanni 1/4: Overture, Act One: In the courtyard and streets of Seville (audio only)
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
WNO Commentary: Don Giovanni 2/4: Finale, Act One: A ballroom in Don Giovanni’s palace (audio only)
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
WNO Commentary: Don Giovanni 3/4: Act Two: In the courtyard, streets and graveyard (audio only)
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
WNO Commentary: Don Giovanni 4/4: Finale and Epilogue, Act Two: A dining room in Don Giovanni’s palace (audio only)
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein offers his commentary on Don Giovanni, featuring insights about the music and history. Watch the WNO's production of Don Giovanni running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 13th, 2012. Musical excerpts used courtesy of EMI Classics.
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The Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program is made possible through the generous support of
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.
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