Carmen

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Yelena Obraztsova Carmen

Plácido Domingo Don José

Yuriy Mazurok Escamillo

Isobel Buchanan Micaëla

Cheryl Kanfoush Frasquita