JOSÉ CURA, "Don Carlo" -- Zurich. 2003

JOSÉ CURA reprised a memorable Don Carlo in Verdi's Don Carlo at the Opernhaus Zurich in Zurich in 2003. JOSÉ CURA, "Don Carlo" in Zurich in 2003 Mar.7,9,12,14 Nov.7,9 -- Opernhaus Zurich In March and November 2003, JOSÉ CURA reprised his acclaimed portrayal of tortured, insecure Infante, Don Carlo in Verdi's Don Carlo in Zurich. Don Carlo: José CURA Filippo II: Carlo COLOMBARA Eboli Luciana D'INTINO Grande Inquisitore Alfred MUFF Elisabetta Elena PROKINA Rodrigo Vladimir STOYANOV Conductor Carlo Rizzi Director: Werner DÜGGELlN With a stage presence and commitment that are staggering, José Cura is marvelous as he plays this character, this Don Carlo, who is eaten alive by doubt, who is weakened by the spasms that torment him and who is often huddled on the ground, notably when Eboli or his father hurl their worst denunciation at him. Vocally, the Argentinian tenor displays brilliant form, from start to finish of the performance with notably clear, luminous high notes. --- Concertonet, November 2003 Don Carlo, Zurich: Another great singing performance comes from the title character, José Cura. [His] Carlo suffers from epilepsy and nervous weakness and it is strange to see how the soul suffers in such a strong, muscular body. The sound, however, is so beautiful, so striking that the viewer has personal and convincing evidence that this man is really a great singer. --- NSZ, November 2003