Pisaroni has sung his share of Leporellos which causes one to wonder if it isn’t time for a transition to the title role at this stage in his career. The spark quickly returned in the second act which opened with the lively duet “Eh, via buffone…” His most musical moments came just after the act two sextet in his aria, “Ah pieta signori miei!” which, though brief, was sung with the utmost artistry. Luca Pisaroni, usually an absolute pleasure to see and hear, sung this particular performance with a bit of complacency. Whether a singer or player, I’d imagine it a great joy to perform under Maestro Gilbert.Īct one opened with Leporello’s monologue “Notte e giorno faticar…” in which he resents his station as servant to Don Giovanni. His communication with the orchestra was impeccable and his approach to working with voices was gentle and greatly accommodating. His experience in front of orchestras was evident in the overture which sounded slightly more refined than usual.
Maestro Alan Gilbert traveled all the way from his podium at the New York Philharmonic to conduct his second opera with the MET. This Metropolitan Opera’s Don Giovanniput on a traditional performance of Don Giovanni complete with period costumes from mid 18 th century Spain. This language paired with the genius of Mozart’s music lifts the audience in laughter one minute and has us on the verge of tears the next. Lorenzo Da Ponte’s Italian libretto reads and sings like great poetry.
At the same time, Giovanni possesses a quick wit, charm and carefree spirit which seduces even the audience causing us to forget, at times, that he is indeed the villain of the story. He is headstrong, greedy and cares nothing for his only loyal friend, Leporello, whose life he puts in constant peril. Women – married or otherwise – seem to melt in his presence and there is no rival when it comes to his powers of seduction. Photo: Marty Sohlĭon Giovanni may be the most infamous character on the operatic stage. Peter Mattei and Kate Lindsey in the Metropolitan Opera’s Don Giovanni.
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