The iu opera theatre opens their 20172018 season with mozarts don giovanni. Il dissoluto punito, ossia il don giovanni, literally the rake punished, or don giovanni is an opera in two acts with music by wolfgang amadeus mozart and italian libretto. Leporello is chiding his master for leading a wicked life, but giovannis mind is already fixed on finding a new conquest. The essential truth of his account that the revision of the opera in vienna was an interactive process seems to be fully borne out. The narrative follows how don giovanni tries to seduce a young woman who is manically searching for christian icons. Sep 09, 2008 p hew, exclaims don giovanni as, amid jets of flame, he is dragged to damnation in mozarts opera. Soren kierkegaard regarded him as an elemental force, related to eros or dionysus, an ancient god who owes his reawakening to the church. Either, directors interpret it as conceived by mozart and da ponte as a dramma giocoso or they tie themselves in the most awful knots trying to add, for a modern audience, psychological or sociological significance, often with their own personal agenda.
So the placing of the story in the context of the early 1960s in alessandro talevis. Lorenzo da ponte 10 march 1749 17 august 1838 was an opera librettist and poet. Nov 03, 2011 the magic flute queen of the night aria mozart. Royal opera house guide to don giovanni royal opera house guides contain specially selected films, articles, pictures, updates and exclusives to bring you closer to the production. It is based on the legends of don juan, a fictional libertine and seducer. Lorenzo da ponte based his libretto on the wellknown story, dramatised in the 17th century by the spanish playwright tirso da molina and the. This edition contains all the music mozart wrote for don. Maybe its a loose translation, but it fitted the mood as the royal. This tragic comedy, performed by outstanding singers in the original.
Ive been following the wily don for years, but this time it feels different. Don giovanni libretto italianfrench opera by wolfgang. Compared to the average pornhardened twentyfirst century libertine, don giovanni is a romantic hero of metaphysical proportions. Don giovanni shows marcus center for the performing arts. Half sheet, includes tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers. Bowles and the estate of edith bentley bailey cook. Wolfgang amadeus mozart, vienna philharmonic orchestra, josef krips, the vienna state opera chorus. Don giovanni don giovanni in italian opera in two acts by wolfgang amadeus mozart new production this production is made possible, in part, by generous gifts from mr. Don giovanni, mozart, opera north, grand theatre, leeds the. The quintessential rake, don giovanni, a womanizing scoundrel, executes his devious conquests and hijinks only to be called by the fates for his transgressions. This is the complete orchestral and vocal score of mozarts don giovanni, considered by many to be the greatest opera ever written. Il dissoluto punito, ossia il don giovanni the libertine punished, or don giovanni was written for prague and staged in vienna the following year, with additional arias for don ottavio and donna elvira. Memoirs of lorenzo da ponte da capo press music reprint series, by lorenzo da ponte, elisabeth abbott translator, arthur livingston editor da ponte. Jake and elwood blues and don giovanni and leporello i threw this together to provide my music history students with an easy method to follow the story.
It was lorenzo da ponte who suggested the story of don juan as the source. Madamina, il catalogo e questo also known as the catalogue aria is a bass aria from mozarts opera don giovanni to an italian libretto by lorenzo da ponte, and is one of mozarts most famous and popular arias. Selected poems of giovanni pascoli op giovanni i last supper vampire don pasquale score new art cover ricordi opera full scores don juan, wq. A terrified anna runs off to find help in the form of don ottavio, but by the time they arrive at the scene of the fight, its. Lorenzo da ponte and a german translation of the vocal text by georg scha. Don giovanni, mozart, opera north, grand theatre, leeds. The relationship between mozart and lorenzo da ponte the. Il dissoluto punito, ossia il don giovanni, literally the rake punished, namely don giovanni or the libertine punished is an opera. Wolfgang amadeus mozart, vienna philharmonic orchestra. Mozart madamina from don giovanni sheet music for voice pdf. Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with. Don giovannis classic bakery feasterville trevose, pa.
Don giovanni, a cenar teco minvitasti e son venuto. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Don giovanni dover opera libretto series italian and. Met opera on demand delivers instant access to more than 500 met performances, including live in hd videos, classic telecasts and radio broadcasts.
Jul 11, 2016 the quintessential rake, don giovanni, a womanizing scoundrel, executes his devious conquests and hijinks only to be called by the fates for his transgressions. Reimagined as the infamous womanizer don giovanni, mozart and his librettist lorenzo da ponte created a predatory philanderer, consumed entirely by his own desiresleaving havoc in his wake. With carmelo bene, lydia mancinelli, vittorio bodini, gea marotta. Madamina, il catalogo e questo also known as the catalogue aria is a bass aria from mozarts opera don giovanni to an italian libretto by lorenzo da ponte, and is one of mozarts most famous and. His don giovanni, always designed as the crowning final release.
Il dissoluto punito, ossia il don giovanni, literally the rake punished, or don giovanni is an opera in two acts with music by wolfgang amadeus mozart and italian libretto by lorenzo da ponte. Don giovanni and leporello enter, deep in conversation. This dover edition contains the standard italian libretto of don giovanni, side by side with a complete new english translation. Spectacular italian comedydrama directed by carmelo bene. This is the complete orchestral and vocal score of mozarts don giovanni, consid j.
A protean work, the opera continues to offer a rich canvas for audiences and critics. Full sheet, includes tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers. Informazioni don giovanni cara lettrice, caro lettore, il sito internet. Lorenzo da ponte simple english wikipedia, the free. Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with apple tv via airplay. A colloquially hip synopsis of don giovanni mozartda ponte.
He is best known for having written the libretti for three of mozarts operas, the marriage of figaro, don giovanni, and. Don giovanni, giovane cavaliere estremamente licenzioso baritono. A terrified anna runs off to find help in the form of don ottavio, but by the time they arrive at the scene of the fight, its too late the commendatore is dead. Unrepentant seducer don giovanni attempts to take advantage of the spanish commendatores daughter anna, betrothed to don ottavio. The relationship between mozart and lorenzo da ponte. Il dissoluto punito, ossia il don giovanni, literally the rake punished, namely don giovanni or the libertine punished is an opera in two acts with music by wolfgang amadeus mozart and italian libretto by lorenzo da ponte. Da pontes libretto and mozarts brilliant score reveal the human condition and all its foibles. Don giovanni salzburger festspiele 2014 don giovanni. It was performed in the united states in 1826, staged by da ponte himself. This dover edition contains the standard italian libretto of don giovanni, side by side with a complete new english. Don giovanni was performed across europe after its success in prague. Maybe its a loose translation, but it fitted the mood as the royal opera. Loving opera does not necessarily lead to loving filmed opera, in the movies or on television, no matter how excellent the credentials of those making the film.
Don giovanni salzburger festspiele 2014 don giovanni salzburger festspiele 2014. This mozart opera, with lyrics by lorenzo da ponte, opened in 1787 and is still one of the top ten most performed operas in the world. It grapples with some of the profound tensions we have struggled with since mozarts time. The furious commendatore challenges giovanni to a duel. To present mozart and da ponte s masterpiece don giovanni is always a privilege and a challenge. Don giovanni premiered on 29 october 1787 at the teatro di praga now known as the estates theatre and was a tremendous success. Despite its origins in spanish legend, spain is not important to mozarts and da pontes don giovanni. Don giovanni will be presented to media on 11 july 2012 in badenbaden the presence of yannick nezetseguin and other members of the cast tbc to tie in with the performancesrecording of cosi fan tutte with rolando villazon as ferrando, a fantastic opportunity to bring your core classical press.
Wolfgang amadeus mozart based his masterpiece, don giovanni, on the legends of fictional libertine and serial seducer don juan. Carlos alvarez and ildebrando darcangelo in the commendatore scene of the second act of mozarts don giovanni. Giovanni s enemies warn him that hell suffer mightily for his amorous escapades. Mozart madamina from don giovanni sheet music for voice. Don giovanni simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Aspects of don giovanni s compositional history are uncovered and the study provides for detailed evidence with which to evaluate da ponte s recollections. In 20, don giovanni was tenth on the operabase list of the mostperformed operas in the world. Don giovanni opera in doua acte opera nationala romana. Don giovanni special order, by nicholas john english national opera guides. Debuted at teatro di praga in prague, october 29, 1787. Don giovanni by wolfgang amadeus mozart libretto italian english don giovanni, giovane cavaliere estremamente licenzioso baritono donna anna, dama promessa sposa di don ottavio soprano don ottavio tenore commendatore basso donna elvira, dama di burgos, abbandonata da don giovanni soprano leporello, servo di don giovanni basso. The previous instalments in theodor currentziss survey of the mozartda ponte operas tended to be enthralling and exasperating by turns. Oct 19, 2012 despite its origins in spanish legend, spain is not important to mozarts and da pontes don giovanni.
It is about the character better known as don juan. P hew, exclaims don giovanni as, amid jets of flame, he is dragged to damnation in mozarts opera. New york city don giovanni venture opera 11815 a new company, venture opera, succeeded in entertaining a crowd rich in young people if peppered with industry veterans at its don giovanni on november 8 at the lower east sides angel or. Don giovanni opera by wolfgang amadeus mozart libretto with translations. Joseph loseys 1979 film adaptation of the mozart opera don giovanni adheres faithfully to the original lorenzo da ponte libretto, with rakish don giovanni ruggero raimondi putting the make on the.
A new company, venture opera, succeeded in entertaining a crowd rich in young people if peppered with industry veterans at its don giovanni on november 8 at the lower east sides angel orensanz. Reimagined as the infamous womanizer don giovanni, mozart and his. His don giovanni, always designed as the crowning final release, were told, follows the pattern, while also throwing an extra dash of disappointment into the mix. Da ponte was born emanuele conegliano to jewish parents near venice, italy. He is best known for having written the libretti for three of mozarts operas, the marriage of figaro, don giovanni, and cosi fan tutte. Even at this very moment he smells a womens perfume. Convenient and portable, it also includes an informative introduction, a complete list of characters, and an easytofollow plot. Lorenzo da ponte il dissoluto punito don giovanni allaria mi par bella. Don giovanni o opera seducatoare, pe scena operei bra. Joseph loseys 1979 film adaptation of the mozart opera don giovanni adheres faithfully to the original lorenzo da ponte libretto, with rakish don giovanni ruggero raimondi putting the make on the aristocratic dona anna edda moser. Besides drawing on other don juan stories, da ponte essentially adapted and expanded a libretto by giovanni bertati that had been set by giuseppe gazzaniga in february 1787. Don giovanni il dissoluto punito kv 527 dramma giocoso in due atti.
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