"Sola, sola in buio loco"
All alone in this dark place
Donna Elvira has been seduced by Leporello, masquerading as Don Giovanni. She believes her lover has come back to her but finds herself alone, blindfolded and confused in a dark place. In Rogue Opera's production of Don Giovanni, updated to a modern setting, Elvira's drink is spiked by Don Giovanni, making Leporello's masquerade as his master to a drugged and disoriented Elivira, much more realisitcally sinister than the traditional 'dark room/mistaken identity' set up. In the aftermath of this incident, Leporello tries to escape, but is trapped when Donna Anna, Don Ottavio, Zerlina and Masetto arrive. They denounce "Don Giovanni" for his evil deeds. Donna Elvira initially pleads for "her fiancé" but Leporello is unmasked and must beg them all for mercy. Total confusion reigns.
DONNA ELVIRA
Alone here in the dark I feel my heart beating,
it's so overwhelming, I could die of fright.
LEPORELLO
The more I search for this damned door, the harder it is to find it.
Quietly now, I've found it!
This is the moment to get away!
DON OTTAVIO
Dry your tears, my sweet life, try not to be so sad!
Your father's spirit would be distressed by your grief.
DONNA ANNA
At least let me have this bit of comfort for my grief.
Only death, my treasure, can stop my tears.
DONNA ELVIRA
Where is my fiancé?
LEPORELLO
If she finds me, I'm lost!
ELVIRA, LEPORELLO
I see a door there. I have to go!
ZERLINA, MASETTO
Stop, you good for nothing oaf! Where are you going?
DONNA ANNA, DON OTTAVIO
Here is the culprit, how did he get here?
ANNA, ZERLINA, OTTAVIO, MASETTO
He has to pay for betraying me!
DONNA ELVIRA
He’s going to be my husband! Don’t hurt him!
ANNA, ZERLINA, OTTAVIO, MASETTO
Is that Elvira?
I can hardly believe it!
No! He has to get what he deserves.
LEPORELLO
I’m sorry, I’m sorry.
I'm not him; she’s mistaken!
Don't hurt me, I beg you!
ANNA, ZERLINA, ELVIRA, OTTAVIO, MASETTO
My god, Leporello! What kind of trick is this?
I’m astounded! What does this mean?
LEPORELLO
A thousand uneasy thoughts are spinning in my head.
ANNA, ZERLINA, ELVIRA, OTTAVIO, MASETTO
A thousand uneasy thoughts are spinning in my head.
LEPORELLO
If I save myself from this storm, it will truly be a miracle.
ANNA, ZERLINA, ELVIRA, OTTAVIO, MASETTO
Heavens, what a day! How things have turned out!
Mozart's opera Don Giovanni showcases the Alpha Male at the top of his form – until he meets his downfall! An unapologetic hedonist, Don Giovanni inspires both fascination and revulsion in those around him with his charming but totally unprincipled behaviour.
The opera begins with Leporello, Don Giovanni’s servant, standing guard while his master pursues yet another seduction and lamenting all he must endure in his service. Donna Anna appears, struggling with Don Giovanni. Her father, the Commendatore, comes to her rescue but is killed in a sword fight with Don Giovanni, who escapes with Leporello. Donna Anna, who has left to get help, returns with her fiancé, Ottavio, to find her father murdered.
Later, Donna Elvira arrives, searching for Don Giovanni, who has abandoned her. Leporello recounts his master's numerous conquests in an attempt to discourage her. Masetto and Zerlina then appear, happily anticipating their approaching wedding. Don Giovanni is entranced by Zerlina and orders Leporello to distract Masetto so that he can have his way with Zerlina. Donna Elvira thwarts the seduction and takes Zerlina away. Meanwhile, Donna Anna recognizes Don Giovanni as her attacker and orders Ottavio to avenge her father’s murder. Elvira, Anna, and Ottavio plan to trap Don Giovanni at a ball that evening. During the ball, he lures Zerlina away. Her screams alert the three plotters who confront Don Giovanni, but he escapes once again.
Intent on the conquest of Donna Elvira’s maid, Don Giovanni trades clothes with Leporello, who lures Donna Elvira from her house with promises of reconciliation. The disguised Don Giovanni encounters and outwits Masetto and his friends who are seeking Zerlina’s seducer, wounding Masetto in the process. Donna Anna, Don Ottavio, Zerlina and Masetto come upon Elvira and Leporello, who reveals his true identity and flees.
Don Ottavio realises that Don Giovanni is indeed the Commendatore’s killer. Donna Anna affirms her love for her fiancé, but she cannot commit to a life with him until her father's murder is avenged. Donna Elvira admits she still loves Don Giovanni despite all he has done.
Leporello and Don Giovanni are hiding in the cemetery where they see the Commendatore’s tomb and jokingly ask his statue to dinner. To their amazement, the statue accepts. Later that evening, the statue knocks on Don Giovanni’s door and summons him to hell. The Don is defiant to the last, but the opera ends with the others reflecting on the dire consequences of his immoral life.