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A young \u003cstrong\u003eMontserrat Caballé\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a compelling portrayal of Donna Elvira, bringing both fiery temperament and impressive vocal precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaldemar Kmentt\u003c\/strong\u003e's robust tenor conveys Don Ottavio's sensitivity without allowing the character to seem weak or ineffectual. \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Otto\u003c\/strong\u003e is an engaging Zerlina, completing a consistently strong ensemble. On the podium, \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Gielen\u003c\/strong\u003e draws an electrifying performance from the forces at his disposal, even if the orchestral playing does not always match the exceptional standard set by the singers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Don Giovanni – \u003cstrong\u003eEberhard Wächter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Donna Elvira – \u003cstrong\u003eMontserrat Caballé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Donna Anna – \u003cstrong\u003eTeresa Stich-Randall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Leporello – \u003cstrong\u003eErich Kunz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Don Ottavio – \u003cstrong\u003eWaldemar Kmentt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Zerlina – \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Otto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Il Commendatore – \u003cstrong\u003eHans Hofmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Masetto – \u003cstrong\u003eAlbrecht Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003chr\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Location: \u003cstrong\u003eTeatro São Carlos, Lisboa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Date: \u003cstrong\u003e1960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Conductor: \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Gielen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Catalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 12383-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Label: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Number of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003chr\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eBONUS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Montserrat Caballé sings Donna Anna from \u003ci\u003eDon Giovanni\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n      Barcelona, 1975.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51971350397249,"sku":"12383-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":51971350430017,"sku":"MP3 12383-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":51971350462785,"sku":"FLAC 12383-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12383-3front.jpg?v=1783962765"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/collections\/Wachter-Eberhard.png?v=1752426140","url":"https:\/\/operadepot.com\/collections\/eberhard-waechter.oembed?page=3","provider":"Opera Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}