Carmen (1978)
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
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Yelena Obraztsova as Carmen |
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Plácido Domingo as Don José |
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Yuriy Mazurok as Escamillo |
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Isobel Buchanan as Micaëla |
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Cheryl Kanfoush as Frasquita |
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Carlos Kleiber as Self - Conductor |
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Axelle Gall as |
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Kurt Rydl as |
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Hans Helm as |
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Heinz Zednik as |
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Paul Wolfrum as |
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Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper as Self - Orchestra |
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Georges Bizet as Self - Composer |
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Wiener Staatsopernchor as Self - Chorus |
| Directing | Franco Zeffirelli | Director |
| Writing | Ludovic Halévy | Writer |
| Writing | Henri Meilhac | Writer |
| Writing | Prosper Mérimée | Story |
| Sound | Georges Bizet | Original Music Composer |
