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.
Released: Dec 01, 1978
Runtime: 171 minutes
Genre: Music
Stars: Yelena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, Juri Mazurok, Isobel Buchanan, Cheryl Kanfoush, Carlos Kleiber
Crew: Franco Zeffirelli (Director), Henri Meilhac (Writer), Ludovic Halévy (Writer), Prosper Mérimée (Story), Georges Bizet (Original Music Composer)