Luc Bondy's 1996 production of Don Carlos was staged, recorded and filmed at the Chatelet in Paris. These seven performances were blessed with an all-star cast, loaded with important singers either starting their careers (Roberto Alagna) or at the height of their dramatic powers (Karita Mattila, Jose Van Dam.)
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Roberto AlagnaDon Carlos, Infante of Spain | Don Carlos, Infante of Spain |
 Thomas HampsonRodrigue, Marquis of Posa | Rodrigue, Marquis of Posa |
 José van DamPhilippe II | Philippe II |
 Karita MattilaElizabeth de Valois | Elizabeth de Valois |
 Waltraud MeierLa Princesse Eboli | La Princesse Eboli |
 Eric HalfvarsonLe Grand Inquisiteur | Le Grand Inquisiteur |
| CCsaba AirizerUn moine / Charles V | Un moine / Charles V |
| AAnat EfratyThibault | Thibault |
| DDonna BrownUne voix d'en haut | Une voix d'en haut |
| SScott WeirLe comte de Lerme / Un hérault royal | Le comte de Lerme / Un hérault royal |
 Antonio PappanoConductor | Conductor |