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Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni, K. 527, is a two-act opera composed by Mozart in 1787 with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. The opera blends elements of comedy, tragedy, and supernatural elements, creating a compelling narrative around the legendary seducer Don Giovanni. Set in Spain, the story follows Don Giovanni’s exploits and ultimate downfall, driven by his relentless pursuit of women and defiance of social and moral norms. The opera opens with a dramatic overture and features memorable arias such as "Là ci darem la mano" and "Fin ch'han dal vino," as well as the powerful "Commendatore" scene. Mozart’s music vividly characterizes each role, from the cunning Leporello to the vengeful Donna Elvira, and the noble Don Ottavio. The blend of light-hearted and dark themes, combined with Mozart’s exceptional orchestration and dramatic pacing, makes "Don Giovanni" a masterpiece of the operatic canon.
Don Giovanni
Recording Credit Attribution
Performers Josef Krips (conductor)
Wiener Philharmoniker (orchestra)
Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor (Chorus)
Cesare Siepi (Don Giovanni)
Suzanne Danco (Donna Anna)
Lisa Della Casa (Donna Elvira)
Fernando Corena (Leporello)
Anton Dermota (Don Ottavio)
Hilde Güden (Zelina)
Walter Berry (Masetto)
Kurt Böhme (Il Commendatore)Publisher Info. Decca, 1955. Copyright Source "Mozart’s music, variously charming and terrifying, breathes life into the story’s alluring, alarming combination of rape, murder—and of course a supernatural twist—to make a masterpiece that performers and the public have adored for generations."""
