Don Giovanni — Mozart’s Masterpiece
2026-2027In Don Giovanni, Mozart and Da Ponte explore the legend of Don Juan through a constant interplay of shadow and light: the seducer’s irresistible charm mingles with a growing unease that leads to his final damnation. This tension between comedy and tragedy—so characteristic of the work—reveals a profoundly human vision, rich in symbols and ideals dear to the composer. In concert version, under Rafael Payare’s direction, the dramatic architecture emerges with striking clarity: every contrast, every twist, every orchestral flash underscores the headlong rush of a hero consumed by his own excess. Between seduction, moral vertigo, and dazzling expressiveness, Don Giovanni remains a fascinating mirror of our contradictions.
A large-scale masterpiece where the full power of the orchestra delivers a truly breathtaking experience.
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Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Rafael Payare, conductor
Gustavo Castillo, baritone-bass, Don Giovanni
Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, bass, Leporello
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, soprano, Donna Anna
Michelle Losier, mezzo-soprano, Donna Elvira
Matthew Swensen, tenor, Don Ottavio
Adam Palka, bass, Commendatore
Jenny Daviet, soprano, Zerlina
Jamal Al Titi, baritone, Masetto
OSM Chorus
Andrew Megill, chorusmaster
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Don Giovanni, K. 527
With intermission (20 min)
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