Don Carlos

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: Prelude

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “And I have lost her” (Don Carlos, Old Monk)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “Charles the Fifth, our mighty Lord” (Old Monk, Chorus of Friars)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “Charles the Fifth, our mighty Lord” (Old Monk, Chorus of Friars)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “And I have lost her” (Don Carlos, Old Monk)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “And I have lost her” (Don Carlos, Old Monk)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Clive Bayley

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “There he is! The Prince” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “There he is! The Prince” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “But the King has not yet discovered your secret?” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “But the King has not yet discovered your secret?” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “God who has brought us together” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo, Old Monk, Chorus of Friars)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 1: “God who has brought us together” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo, Old Monk, Chorus of Friars)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Where the pine grove is green and shady” (Thibault, Eboli, Chorus)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Where the pine grove is green and shady” (Thibault, Eboli, Chorus)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “In the marble palace of the Moorish King” (Eboli, Thibault, Chorus)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “In the marble palace of the Moorish King” (Eboli, Thibault, Chorus)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “The Queen” (Eboli, Elisabeth, Thibault, Rodrigo, Chorus)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “The Queen” (Eboli, Elisabeth, Thibault, Rodrigo, Chorus)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “I’m so eager to hear the news you bring” (Eboli, Rodrigo, Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “I’m so eager to hear the news you bring” (Eboli, Rodrigo, Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Carlos my friend, hope of our future” (Rodrigo, Eboli, Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Carlos my friend, hope of our future” (Rodrigo, Eboli, Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “I come before the Queen and I ask for a favour” (Don Carlos, Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “I come before the Queen and I ask for a favour” (Don Carlos, Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Here where I stand let the earth crack asunder” (Don Carlos, Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Here where I stand let the earth crack asunder” (Don Carlos, Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “The King” (Thibault, Philip, Chorus)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “The King” (Thibault, Philip, Chorus)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Don’t weep, my dear companion” (Elisabeth, Rodrigo, Philip, Chorus)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Don’t weep, my dear companion” (Elisabeth, Rodrigo, Philip, Chorus)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Remain here! I’ve seen you at my court” (Philip, Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “Remain here! I’ve seen you at my court” (Philip, Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “O King, I come here from Flanders” (Rodrigo, Philip)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “O King, I come here from Flanders” (Rodrigo, Philip)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “What kind of peace is this you give your subject?” (Rodrigo, Philip)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act I Scene 2: “What kind of peace is this you give your subject?” (Rodrigo, Philip)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: Prelude

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “At midnight in the garden of the Queen…” (Don Carlos, Eboli)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “At midnight in the garden of the Queen…” (Don Carlos, Eboli)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “At midnight in the garden of the Queen…” (Don Carlos, Eboli)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “Alas your youthful mind has no idea” (Eboli, Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “Alas your youthful mind has no idea” (Eboli, Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “Now he has scorned the love I gave him” (Eboli, Rodrigo, Don Carlos)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “Now he has scorned the love I gave him” (Eboli, Rodrigo, Don Carlos)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “Treacherous son, adult’rous lover” (Eboli, Rodrigo, Don Carlos)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 1: “Treacherous son, adult’rous lover” (Eboli, Rodrigo, Don Carlos)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “Today is a day of gladness and joy” (Chorus of People, Chorus of Monks)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “Today is a day of gladness and joy” (Chorus of People, Chorus of Monks)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “Let the sacred doors now be opened” (Philip, Royal Herald, Chorus of People)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “Let the sacred doors now be opened” (Philip, Royal Herald, Chorus of People)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “O Heav’n! It’s Carlos!” (Elisabeth, Rodrigo, Philip, Don Carlos, Thibault, Flemish Deputies, Chorus of People)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “O Heav’n! It’s Carlos!” (Elisabeth, Rodrigo, Philip, Don Carlos, Thibault, Flemish Deputies, Chorus of People)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “Sire! I have something to ask you!” (Don Carlos, Philip, Elisabeth, Rodrigo, Thibault, Monks, Chorus of People)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “Sire! I have something to ask you!” (Don Carlos, Philip, Elisabeth, Rodrigo, Thibault, Monks, Chorus of People)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “O heav’n!” (Elisabeth, Don Carlos, Philip, Voice from Heaven, Flemish Deputies, Monks, Chorus of People)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act II Scene 2: “O heav’n!” (Elisabeth, Don Carlos, Philip, Voice from Heaven, Flemish Deputies, Monks, Chorus of People)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: Introduction

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: Introduction

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “She has no love for me!” (Philip)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “She has no love for me!” (Philip)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “I’ll only sleep when I am laid to rest” (Philip)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “I’ll only sleep when I am laid to rest” (Philip)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “The Grand Inquisitor” (Count of Lerma, Grand Inquisitor, Philip)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “The Grand Inquisitor” (Count of Lerma, Grand Inquisitor, Philip)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “In this land of Spain no heresy has thrived” (Grand Inquisitor, Philip)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “In this land of Spain no heresy has thrived” (Grand Inquisitor, Philip)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Your highness I ask for justice!” (Elisabeth, Philip)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Your highness I ask for justice!” (Elisabeth, Philip)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “You know full well, my hand was plighted” (Elisabeth, Philip, Eboli, Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “You know full well, my hand was plighted” (Elisabeth, Philip, Eboli, Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Accurst be this hour” (Philip, Eboli, Rodrigo, Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Accurst be this hour” (Philip, Eboli, Rodrigo, Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Alastair Miles

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Forgive! Forgive and pardon a woman who’s wronged you” (Eboli, Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Forgive! Forgive and pardon a woman who’s wronged you” (Eboli, Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Oh cruel fate. Oh hated gift” (Eboli)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 1: “Oh cruel fate. Oh hated gift” (Eboli)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “I’m here my Carlos” (Rodrigo, Don Carlos)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “I’m here my Carlos” (Rodrigo, Don Carlos)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “My last day has dawned forever” (Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “My last day has dawned forever” (Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “But why do you speak of death?” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “But why do you speak of death?” (Don Carlos, Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “O Carlos, now listen, your mother awaits you” (Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “O Carlos, now listen, your mother awaits you” (Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “Now I die, die contented” (Rodrigo)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “Now I die, die contented” (Rodrigo)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, William Dazeley

Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “My son I return you your sword” (Philip, Don Carlos, Count of Lerma, Eboli, Grand Inquisitor, Chorus)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act III Scene 2: “My son I return you your sword” (Philip, Don Carlos, Count of Lerma, Eboli, Grand Inquisitor, Chorus)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North

Don Carlos, Act IV: Introduction

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act IV: Introduction

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act IV: “You, who spurned and renounced all the world” (Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act IV: “You, who spurned and renounced all the world” (Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act IV: “France, my noble land, so dear to me in childhood!” (Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act IV: “France, my noble land, so dear to me in childhood!” (Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act IV: “She’s there!” (Don Carlos, Elisabeth)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act IV: “She’s there!” (Don Carlos, Elisabeth)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act IV: “We shall meet not in this world” (Elisabeth, Don Carlos)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act IV: “We shall meet not in this world” (Elisabeth, Don Carlos)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North

Don Carlos, Act IV: “Yes, for ever! A double sacrifice is needed!” (Philip, Grand Inquisitor, Elisabeth, Don Carlos, Old Monk, Chorus)

Giuseppe Verdi - Don Carlos, Act IV: “Yes, for ever! A double sacrifice is needed!” (Philip, Grand Inquisitor, Elisabeth, Don Carlos, Old Monk, Chorus)

Richard Farnes, Orchestra of Opera North, Opera North