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Christoph Eschenbach

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The Salzburg Festivals New Production of the Da Ponte Trilogy*Don Giovanni*, in Which DArcangelos Charisma Shone BrightlyReissue of BD:20.72734 (out of print).A series of consecutive performances of the Da Ponte Trilogy, directed by Sven-Erik Bechtolf, as part of the Salzburg Festivals new production series launched in 2013. Following the 2013 production of *Cosi fan tutte*, *Don Giovanni* was staged in 2014.Ildebrando dArcangelos Don Giovanni commands an overwhelming presence in this performance. DArcangelo is currently one of the worlds most popular bass-baritones. DArcangelo has sung the role of Don Giovanni numerous times, captivating audiences with his rich, resonant voice, lustrous tone, and outstanding acting skills. Sven-Eckhard Bechtolfs production sets the secret trysts in a hotel; while the time period has been reinterpreted, the staging feels natural and authentic. The rest