Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Portrait of a man who laughs in the face of eternity
Premiere 5. 2. 2027
A gripping story of a charismatic seducer who lives to the full in the present moment. He sees life as a game and people as trophies. He mocks rules, feels no remorse, and believes he can escape his own past — until the past unexpectedly knocks on his door. Don Giovanni is an opera full of energy, passion, and unforgettable music — a story that entertains, touches, and provokes reflection. A story about freedom, responsibility, and the truth that life cannot be lived without consequences.
“You invited me – and I have come.”
Lorenzo Da Ponte’s masterful libretto, sensitively shaped by the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, effortlessly blends humour with the darker corners of the human soul. This “opera of operas” is filled with diverse characters who, through playful as well as dramatic scenes, create a compelling and profound story that remains understandable to today’s audiences and reveals more than meets the eye.
The world premiere took place in 1787 in Prague, in the then Nostitz Theatre, now the Estates Theatre. Don Giovanni remains one of the unshakable pillars of the world operatic repertoire.
