Atlanta Opera reimagines Mozart's opera 'Don Giovanni' in the style of film noir

Mozart's famous opera "Don Giovanni" is reinterpreted by the Atlanta Opera in film noir style at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. (Cory Weaver)

Mozart’s famous opera “Don Giovanni” follows the exploits of a scandalous character who leaves a trail of destruction in his wake. The story is reinterpreted in a new production by the Atlanta Opera in the style of film noir. The opera will be on stage at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Jan. 21-29, and director Kristine McIntyre joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to share more about her take on the classic.

Interview highlights:

Don Giovanni, a man broadly accomplished in iniquity: