Thu, Nov. 23, 2023, 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm | Main Stage
Introduction at 4.20 pm
In order to ensure peace between France and Spain, Princess Elisabeth de Valois decides against her great love: instead of Don Carlos, she marries his father, the Spanish King Philipp II. When the latter learns that his son not only desires his own wife, but is also spinning political intrigues against him, he decides to abandon him to the Inquisition…
Director: Peter Konwitschny
Set and Costume Designer: Johannes Leiacker
Lighting Designer: Hans Toelstede
Dramaturgy: Werner Hintze
Premiere on: 04.11.2001
First break approx. 2 hours after the start (20 minutes)
Second break approx. 3 hours after the start (30 minutes)
In French with German surtitles
Supported by the Foundation for the Support of the Hamburg State Opera
Venue: Main Stage, Dammtorstraße 28, 20354 Hamburg
Prices: 6,00 EUR to 97,00 EUR
