The Tagesspiegel was astounded by the enduring stage presence of Plácido Domingo, marveling it “never fails to amaze people when they experience Plácido Domingo live, with his stage presence, the way he takes it all in his stride, how he now sings baritone parts without sounding different.” The strong cast is complemented by Marie-Nicole Lemieux, who, as the gypsy Azucena, provides spine-chilling and dramatic moments. The “most hotly anticipated spectacle of the Salzburg Festival” (Corriere della Sera) has exceeded all expectations; Alvis Hermanis staging and sets, “in their opulent adherence to detail and fantastically illuminated atmosphere (…) offer much more than just a decorative sight for sore eyes“ (Salzburger Nachrichten). On the rostrum of the Vienna Philharmonic is none other than Daniele Gatti, who elicits undreamt-of cascades of sound from the orchestra: “employing the most fabulous colours, which the Wiener Philharmoniker savour in virtually impressionist manner, diligently and tenderly heeding every characteristic and every chord with skill” (Salzburger Nachrichten).

CAST: Plácido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, Francesco Meli

DIRECTOR: Alvis Hermanis

RUN TIME: 154 min