Carmen
1978•2h 51m•6.5•Released
Music
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.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Writer
Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy
Languages
French
Studio
Wiener Staatsoper
Cast
Yelena Obraztsova
Carmen
Plácido Domingo
Don José
Yuriy Mazurok
Escamillo
Isobel Buchanan
Micaëla
Cheryl Kanfoush
Frasquita
Carlos Kleiber
Self - Conductor
Axelle Gall
Kurt Rydl
Hans Helm
Heinz Zednik
Paul Wolfrum
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Self - Orchestra
Georges Bizet
Self - Composer
Wiener Staatsopernchor
Self - Chorus
Production
Company
Wiener Staatsoper
Company
ORF
Company
Arthaus Musik
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