Preparing to play Don Giovanni with Erwin Schrott (The Royal Opera)

Erwin Schrott explains how he prepares to play the title role of Mozart's dazzling tragicomedy Don Giovanni. Subscribe to our channel and find out more at www.roh.org.uk....
Don Giovanni is the second of Mozart’s landmark collaborations with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte (after The Marriage of Figaro and before Così fan tutte). In it they created a work that has beguiled and entranced in equal measure since its premiere in 1787. Perfectly situated, as no other opera, between tragedy and comedy, this potent drama combines glorious music with a seductive central character who is endlessly fascinating in his complexity.
Kasper Holten’s 2014 production for The Royal Opera casts Don Giovanni as an artist who thrives on an audience enticed by his creative gifts. The visually spectacular set by award-winning designer Es Devlin features ingenious video designs by Luke Halls which provide an insight into the characters’ thoughts and emotions. But at the production’s heart are the beauty and invention of Mozart’s dazzling score.

[@booklovertokyo2614]

Bravissimo Erwin Schrott!!! Idealistic Don Giovanni. His voice attracts everyone

[@Kat-lh4yc]

Still completely blown away from the cinema screening. I don't think I can even find the right words to describe how beautiful the singing was

[@diamondsgal76]

I had the chance to watch master Schrott as Don Giovanni again at ROH years ago, with Anna Netrebko and Anna Maria Martinez. The entire production was astounding, but I think his voice and performance have become even more sublime over the years.

[@TheSharoncat]

Beautiful voice Mozart would be so proud

[@theurbangentry]

Wow, fantastic video, amazing music, super cool chap too! I loved it. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this.
Best regards,
TGV

[@poppilsen]

I can't believe I'll be able to see this live 😭❤ I'm so excited!

[@thunder8bunny]

Mozart is my ultimate idol but I came here for Erwin. He's SUCH a HOTTIE

[@TheSharoncat]

Mozart is the love ❤️ of my life

[@dckrn]

Sharon Vegan Amram Erwin is the love of my life and I’m a Don Giovanni’s junkie 😂

[@johnbender5356]

I heard this will be live on RUclips. What's the date?

[@juanitoalimana3131]

Su Leporello era más convincente, por su tipo vocal. En lo escénico está magnífico

[@Jaydoggy531]

They sound great, and though the set LOOKS SO COOL... I feel like it doesn't match the opera. I almost feel like it'd be a great set for a different show. Ever make your favorite dish and then once you take the first bite you realize you grabbed the wrong spice from the cupboard? Nothing's wrong with them it's just it didn't match.

[@Udontkno7]

Agreed

[@edwardmarno294]

I saw this production a couple of years ago and found it worked very well imo. It’s a more modern setting of course, but it fits! Am going to see it again tonight as it happens :)

[@zackgoncalves]

More ballet please!!!

[@karenkaren3189]

SEXY beast.....❤️

[@callastoujours]

Yeeeeeeeessssssss...