Don Carlos is Verdi’s most ambitious work – a towering masterpiece of political opera.

Set in France and Spain in the 16th century it demonstrates how love, loyalty and friendship are liable to be crushed by the harsh imperatives of power. Verdi’s overwhelming score is rich in colour and emotionally compelling, combining grandeur with intimacy.

Tim Albery’s Opera North production is itself a classic – a staging of probing psychological depth and visual sumptuousness.

Cast includes:
Don Carlos Julian Gavin
Elisabeth - Janice Watson/ Susannah Glanville
Philip II - Brindley Sherratt/ Alastair Miles
Marquis of Posa - William Dazeley

Conductor Richard Farnes
Director Tim Albery
Set Designer Hildegard Bechtler
Costume Designer Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting Designer Tom Mannings

Sung in English

Lasts approximately 3 hours 20 minutes

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FAMILY TICKETS
Under 16s go half-price when accompanied by an adult (max 4 children).

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Sat 6 June, England vs. Argentina, Old Trafford, 4pm start.