Verdi’s Don Carlo.
Herbert Von karajan, Salzburger Osterfestspiele 1986.
Filippo - Ferruccio Furlanetto
Roderico - Piero Cappuccilli
“I basically jumped in without any rehearsal in a production that is still available because there are videos,“ he said [Ferruccio Furlanetto], enunciating slowly in his sonorous, dark-toned speaking voice. “The day after, everybody in the world knew who I was and that I had been chosen by Karajan. Immediately, Vienna came calling. Then I was performing all over the world.“
Interview by Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
FILIPPO
Stay!
Why have you not yet asked to be atmitted to my royal presence?
I know how to reward all my protectors;
You have loyally served the crown, I know.
RODERICO
What could I hope from the favour of Kings?
Sire, I am satisfied, the law is my shield.
FILIPPO
I like a proud spirit.
I pardon boldness... but not always!
You have forsaken the