The read
It runs long at 2h 50m.
Synopsis
Passion, jealousy and betrayal take center stage at Londons Royal Opera House in a spectacular production of the worlds most popular opera. Bizets Carmen is packed with some of the best-loved and memorable music in all of opera. In this characteristically vivid and vibrant stage production by Francesca Zambello, beautifully filmed in 3D by Julian Napier, Seville is brought to life with ranks of soldiers, crowds of peasants, gypsies and bullfighters as well as a magnificent horse, a donkey and even some chickens! This spectacular RealD and Royal Opera House production features a supremely talented cast, gripping drama and Bizets energetic and passionate score. It is truly a musical event to remember!
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Key crew
- Julian NapierDirector
- Georges BizetOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Christine RiceCarmen
- Bryan HymelDon José
- Aris ArgirisEscamillo
- Maija KovalevskaMicaëla
- Dawid KimbergMoralès
- Nicolas CourjalZuniga
- Elena XanthoudakisFrasquita
- Paula MurrihyMercédès
- Adrian ClarkeLe Dancaïre
- Harry NicollLe Remendado
- Caroline Lena OlssonLillas Pastia
- Anthony DebaeckGuide
Stills
Themes
operamusicalbizet