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Verdi's Don Carlo from the Royal Opera House, London, starring soprano Lise Davidsen, tenor Brian Jagde and bass John Relyea, conducted by Bertrand de Billy.

Don Carlos, the Infante of Spain, falls in love with his betrothed, Elizabeth of Valois, but last-minute diplomatic considerations mean she has to marry his father Philip II instead. This sets in motion a historical melodrama in which the themes of love, loyalty, jealousy and betrayal are entwined with the fight to free the Netherlands from Spanish rule. In the character of the tortured and lonely Philip II we have one of Verdi's greatest bass roles; and in his confrontation with the Grand Inquisitor the power struggle between church and state is depicted with chilling menace. Verdi returned to the opera at various stages of his career, and while it doesn't have the formal perfection of his later operas like Otello and Falstaff, it contains some of his most thrilling and passionate music.

Andrew McGregor presents in conversation with opera expert Sarah Lenton.

Don Carlos ..... Brian Jagde (tenor)
Elizabeth of Valois ..... Lise Davidsen (soprano)
Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa ..... Luca Micheletti (baritone)
King Philip II ..... John Relyea (bass)
Princess Eboli ..... Yulia Matochkina (mezzo-soprano)
Grand Inquisitor ..... Taras Shtonda (bass)
Carlos V ..... Alexander K枚peczi (bass)
Tebaldo ..... Ella Taylor (soprano)
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Bertrand de Billy (conductor)

*1835 Act 1
*2005 First interval
*2020 Acts 2 and 3
*2055 Second interval
*2110 Acts 4 and 5

Read the full synopsis on the Royal Opera House website: bit.ly/3Ridrwz