Ópera Don Giovanni

The Royal Opera House really excelled in their production of Mozart's most often performed opera (I'm guessing). The sets are terrific: a house with balcony that revolves is a super idea by Es Devlin. The costumes are attractive: Donna Elvira wears a sleek black gown that mirrors her disturbed emotional state very well; Giovanni is dressed in a stylish blue suit and vest that make him look more conventional than he really is. Erwin Schrott is the best Giovanni I've seen in a long time, with a very expressive voice and gestures, Myrto Papatanassiu is angry and forgiving in equal measure, while Roberto Tagliavini is just about perfect as the hapless Leporello--he will have to find a better master.