The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni 2023
Tony Award-winning visionary Ivo van Hove brings a bold reimagining of Mozart's classic *Don Giovanni* to the Metropolitan Opera stage in 2023, stripping away tradition to reveal the raw psychology behind the legendary seducer's downfall.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (2023) about?
This production revisits Mozart's legendary tale of Don Giovanni, the infamous seducer whose appetites lead him to a reckoning with both his victims and his own conscience. Set against a minimalist, abstract landscape, the story unfolds as a psychological duel where morality and desire collide under the weight of fate.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove helms this groundbreaking Met Opera debut, bringing his signature style of stripping narratives to their emotional core.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
The stellar cast includes Peter Mattei as Don Giovanni, Ana María Martínez, Federica Lombardi, Ying Fang, Ben Bliss, and Adam Plachetka in a standout performance as Leporello.
Is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (2023) worth watching?
For lovers of opera and innovative storytelling, this production delivers a thrilling ride—blending Mozart's timeless score with van Hove's stark, modern lens. Its immersive atmosphere and powerful performances make it a standout Met Opera experience worth experiencing.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
The runtime for The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (2023) is 195 minutes.
About The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni (2023) — Ivo van Hove's bold, shadowed reinvention of Mozart's masterpiece
Tony Award-winning visionary Ivo van Hove brings a bold reimagining of Mozart's classic *Don Giovanni* to the Metropolitan Opera stage in 2023, stripping away tradition to reveal the raw psychology behind the legendary seducer's downfall. Set within a stark, geometric architectural void, this production transforms the tragicomedy into a haunting exploration of power, guilt, and moral reckoning—where every shadowed corner of the set feels alive with the weight of consequences. With conductor Nathalie Stutzmann making her Met debut, the electrically charged performance features baritone Peter Mattei as a mesmerizing Don Giovanni, whose magnetic charm barely conceals the abyss of his own making.
Sopranos Federica Lombardi and Ana María Martínez, along with Ying Fang and Ben Bliss, round out a powerhouse ensemble, while bass-baritone Adam Plachetka breathes fresh life into the role of Leporello. The result is a Don Giovanni that lingers not just as a musical masterpiece but as a visceral, modern meditation on the cost of unchecked desire.