Don Giovanni Revival at Trinity Lutheran Church – Evanston, IL

Don Giovanni Revival

Opera Aeterna proudly presents a revival of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece Don Giovanni, led by acclaimed director Dr. Viktoria Vizin. This production brings fresh insight and dynamic theatricality to one of opera’s most compelling dramas, blending wit, seduction, and retribution with Mozart’s incomparable score.

Dr. Vizin’s direction highlights the psychological depth of the characters and the shifting balance of power between them, underscoring the opera’s enduring themes of morality, passion, and consequence. With a talented cast of returning and new artists, accompanied by a richly expressive orchestra, this revival promises an evening of musical brilliance and gripping theater.

Audiences will be drawn into the world of Don Giovanni—a man whose relentless pursuit of desire collides with fate, ultimately leading to a dramatic reckoning. Opera Aeterna’s production invites you to experience this thrilling story anew, with bold staging and a nuanced interpretation that honors Mozart’s genius while speaking powerfully to today.

MUSIC AND PRODUCTION TEAM

Director Viktoria Vizin

Conductor Diego Hernandez

Music Director Irina Feoktistova

Pianist, Recitativo secco Leo Radosavljevic

DON GIOVANNI CAST

Don Giovanni Zachary Mendenhall

Leporello Kevin Wheattle

Donna Elvira Katherine Cosenza

Donna Anna Tiana Dubal

Don Ottavio Frank Watnick

Zerlina Diana Monacelli

Masetto Rowan Foley

Commendatore Brian Neal

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Photo/design by Carmen Vizin