Ernani is a gripping drama about love and revenge by Giuseppe Verdi. Written in his unique style it brims with poignant arias, rousing choruses and enthralling ensemble scenes. The rebel leader Ernani recognises his father's murderer in the Spanish King Carlo and seeks revenge on him. Both men love Elvira - as does old Silva whom she is to be married to... Director Lotte de Beer and her set and costume designer Christof Hetzer devote themselves to the fictional plot which bears references to the 16th century. They demonstrate their rich scenic imagination in this production, conducted by Enrique Mazzola who Inchprovides musically magic moments at the stand of the Wiener SymphonikerInch (Schwabische Zeitung). InchGreat singers, fiery music and an action-packed stagingInch (Allgauer Zeitung). InchA mixture of Tarantino's 'Kill Bill' and Monty Python's 'The Knights of the Coconut'.Inch (Deutschlandfunk)