Don Giovanni — Mozart’s Masterpiece

In Don Giovanni, Mozart and Da Ponte explore the legend of Don Juan through a constant interplay of shadow and light: the seducer’s irresistible charm mingles with a growing unease that leads to his final damnation.

This tension between comedy and tragedy—so characteristic of the work—reveals a profoundly human vision, rich in symbols and ideals dear to the composer. In this concert version, under Rafael Payare’s direction, the dramatic architecture emerges with striking clarity: every contrast, every twist, every orchestral flash underscores the headlong rush of a hero consumed by his own excess. Between seduction, moral vertigo, and dazzling expressiveness, Don Giovanni remains a fascinating mirror of our contradictions.