Donna Anna and Don Ottavio arrive at Giovanni's castle and, unaware of his role in the Commendatore's death, request his help in finding the killer.Īfter discovering Giovanni's role in her fathers murder, Donna Anna, Don Ottavio, Zerlina her scorned husband Masetto and Elvira resolve to kill the don. Giovanni attempts to seduce another woman Zerlina, but is thwarted by Donna Elvira who exposes his true character to the girl. Inspired by the prospect of another conquest Don Giovanni approaches only to be rebuffed. The Don's former lover Donna Elvira appears, angry at her betrayal at the hands of a man. Leporello declares Giovanni's life to be scandalous, which angers his master. She makes Ottavio swear he will avenge the death. Giovanni kills the older man and escape with his servant Leporello, Donna Anna returns with her husband Don Ottavio and discovers her murdered father. The girl escapes and her father, the Commendatore challenges the Don to a dual. The Don unsuccessfully attempts to seduce the already betrothed Donna Anna. Exploring the intricacies of his numerous relationships and eventual demise. The piece centres around the life and exploits of fictional libertine and seducer Don Juan. Making it one of the richest and most engaging classical works ever produced. Broadly classified as a comedy the work blends melodrama and also includes a supernatural element. One of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the history of the medium, Don Giovanni is arguably Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most cherished and enduring work.įirst performed in 1787, the opera includes a libretto by celebrated poet Lorenzo Da Ponte and continues to thrill and entertain audiences to this day.

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