The read
It runs long at 2h 51m.
Synopsis
CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. From ORF and TDK Music, this release features a live performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century operatic masterwork Carmen. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli, the production was shot on December 9, 1978, at the Wiener Straatsoper. Starring Elena Obraztsova in the titular role, the orchestra is conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Franco ZeffirelliDirector
- Ludovic HalévyWriter
- Henri MeilhacWriter
- Georges BizetOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Yelena ObraztsovaCarmen
- Plácido DomingoDon José
- Yuriy MazurokEscamillo
- Isobel BuchananMicaëla
- Cheryl KanfoushFrasquita
- Carlos KleiberSelf - Conductor
- Axelle GallCast
- Kurt RydlCast
- Hans HelmCast
- Heinz ZednikCast
- Paul WolfrumCast
- Orchester der Wiener StaatsoperSelf - Orchestra
Themes
opera