About the Show…

Behind Don Giovanni’s confidence and relentless chase of pleasure lies something far more serious: a man who openly challenges God, society, and the natural order. Because of this defiance, his fall becomes certain, and the consequences severe. Mozart’s music presents this story with direct, unmistakable power.

Don Giovanni is often seen as the purest expression of Mozart’s genius - an opera that brings every side of human nature into one story. The noble and the base, the tragic and the absurd, the spiritual and the sensual all appear together, constantly touching and colliding. These contrasts unfold over music that many consider among the most extraordinary ever written. It was this combination that led Richard Wagner to call Don Giovanni “the opera of operas.”

Meet the Team

Vincenzo Grisostomi Travaglini

DIRECTOR
A renowned Italian opera director, has captivated audience's world wide by bringing classical masterpieces to new horizons.
His collaborative efforts have graced Phnom Penh with the acclaimed production of Madama Butterfly in 2023.
Excitingly, Vincenzo is set to lead Don Giovanni in 2025, La Bohème in 2026 to commemorate the 20th Francophonie Summit, and the timeless La Traviata in 2027.
www.vincenzogrisostomitravaglini.it
HH Prince Sisowath Ravivaddhana Monipong

CO-DIRECTOR
Also known as Prince Ravi or the "Italian Prince" , played a significant role in the Cambodian premiere of Madama Butterfly.
It was a continuation of his long-standing collaboration with Vincenzo, which began in 2010 and has included various lyric productions in Europe and Asia.
His participation in this production not only added a unique Cambodian perspective but also helped to create a harmonious blend of cultures.
www.sisowath.it/
Ai Iwasaki

ARTISTIC AND CASTING DIRECTOR
Ai is a prominent figure in the opera world, known for her contributions as both an artist and a leader.
In 2018, she founded the Cambodia Opera Project, serving as Executive Producer and Artistic Director. She’s played a central role in the development of Cambodia's operatic scene, performing important roles in Cavalleria Rusticana (2018), Pagliacci (2019), and Madama Butterfly (2023),while also overseeing the productions' artistic direction.
In addition, she has contributed to the education of young artists as a voice instructor at the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh.
Jun Iisaka

CONDUCTOR
Jun is a distinguished Japanese opera conductor, repetiteur, and producer with extensive experience at the New National Theatre Tokyo for over 20 years. He has contributed to over 100 productions!
Internationally, he has expanded his activities to Asia, notably serving as Music Director and Conductor for Cambodia's first full-scale opera productions: Cavalleria Rusticana (2018) and Pagliacci (2019), and as Japan Musical Director for Madama Butterfly (2023).
In addition, he actively mentor young musicians and fosters cross-cultural collaboration in opera production.