Based on Schiller’s play of the same name, Don Carlo is Verdi’s most ambitious work, written for the Paris Opéra in 1865–66 in the tradition of a French grand opera. This legendary production from the Salzburg Easter Festival is directed by Herbert von Karajan. With its extraordinary vocal cast, the wonderful set design, and costumes it is truly one of the most memorable opera performances.

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Cast:
- Philipp II: Ferruccio Furlanetto
- Elisabeth of Valois: Fiamma Izzo d’Amico
- Don Carlo: José Carreras
- Princess Eboli Agnes Baltsa
- Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa: Piero Cappuccilli
- The Grand Inquisitor: Matti Salminen
- A Monk: Franco de Grandis
- Tybalt, Voice from on High: Antonella Bandelli
- Count of Lerma: Horst Nitsche
- Countess Aremberg: Katharina Schuchter
- A Royal Herald: Volker Horn

Staged by: Herbert von Karajan
Recording date: Salzburg Easter Festival 1986
Sound format: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
Picture: NTSC, 4:3 / 1080i
Subtitles: Italian (original language), German, English, French, Spanish, Korean
Booklet: English, German, French
Total running time: 178 mins