Mozart: Don Giovanni - DVD

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Mozart: Don Giovanni (OA0921D) (2002)<br /> <br /> Wojtek Drabowicz (Don Giovanni); Kwanchal Youn (Leporello); Véronique Gens (Donna Elvira); Marcel Reijans (Don Ottavio); Anatoly Kocherga (Commendatore); Chamber Choir of the Palau de la Música Catalana; Orchestra Academy of the Gran Teatre del Liceu; Bertrand de Billy<br /> <br /> Calixto Bieito’s famously controversial 2002 production of<br /> Mozart’s great opera sets the action in the late twentieth century and brings to life an ancient story brilliantly retold.<br /> Bertrand de Billy conducts an energetic cast led by Wojtek<br /> Drabowicz in the title role, with the Liceu’s Orchestra Academy.<br /> <br /> "The musical performance has its own distinction, as well as complete integration with the staging concept." (Gramophone)<br /> <br /> " It's a strong cast, led by Drabowicz's nobly-voiced, savage Don, and Youn's powerful Leporello." (BBC Music Magazine)<br /> <br /> "A fully rounded piece of work...Coherent production, perfectly staged, impeccable singers." (El Periodico)<br /> <br /> "Musically much better than the London version – Véronique Gens makes a wonderful Donna Elvira, confident, strong, perfect both in her singing and acting." (El Pais)