| Description |
1 videodisc (210 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mixed |
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stereo |
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Dolby |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1; anamorphic widescreen 16:9; Dolby Digital stereo or 5.1 Dolby surround. |
| Performer |
José van Dam (Philip II, King of Spain) ; Roberto Alagna (Don Carlos, Infante of Spain) ; Thomas Hampson (Rodrigue, Marquis of Posa) ; Karita Mattila (Elisabeth de Valois) ; Waltraud Meier (Princess Eboli) ; Eric Halfvarson (Grand Inquisitor) ; supporting soloists ; the Paris Orchestra ; the Chorus of the Châtelet Theatre ; Antonio Pappano, conductor. |
| Credits |
Stage producer, Luc Bondy ; set designer, Gilles Allaud ; executive producer, Béatrice Dupont. |
| Note |
Based on the play "Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien" by Friedrich Schiller. |
| Event |
Performed at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris, 1996. |
| Summary |
In the 16th century, with the aftermath of war between Spain and France, Don Carlo, the heir to the Spanish throne, comes to France to meet with his beloved Elizabeth de Valois. Inevitably politics divide the lovers, and while Rodrigue falls in with Flemish rebels, the Inquisition is determined to be the power behind the peace. |
| Language |
Sung in French, with optional English, French, Japanese, or Spanish subtitles. |
| Subject |
Operas -- Television adaptations.
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Operas -- Television adaptations. |
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Carlos, Prince of Asturias, 1545-1568 -- Drama.
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Carlos, Prince of Asturias, 1545-1568. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships. |
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Inquisition -- Spain -- Drama.
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Inquisition. |
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Spain. |
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Spain -- History -- Drama.
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History. |
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Spain -- Politics and government -- Drama.
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Politics and government. |
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France -- History -- 16th century -- Drama.
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France. |
| Chronological Term |
16th century |
| Subject |
France -- Politics and government -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Operas.
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Operas.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Méry, Joseph, 1798-1865, librettist.
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Du Locle, Camille, 1832-1903, librettist.
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Hubert, Yves André, director.
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Dam, José van, singer.
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Alagna, Roberto, singer.
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Hampson, Thomas, singer.
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Mattila, Karita, singer.
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Meier, Waltraud, singer.
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Halfvarson, Eric, singer.
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Pappano, Antonio, 1959- conductor.
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Bondy, Luc, 1948-2015, director.
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Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Don Carlos.
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Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805.
Don Carlos.
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Orchestre de Paris, performer.
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Chœur du Théâtre du Châtelet, performer.
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RD Studio Productions.
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NVC Arts (Firm)
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Sept/Arte (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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Radio-France.
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Kultur International Films.
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| ISBN |
0769775675 |
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9780769775678 |
| Standard No. |
032031203198 |
| Music No. |
D2031 Kultur |
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