Bizet : Carmen

Bizet : Carmen

Bizet’s “Carmen” – one of the most beloved operas – staged at the world-famous Arena di Verona. This opulent production was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and sung by an international cast of excellent singers : russian mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk, soprano Irina Lungu and tenor Carlo Ventre. The famous opera is staged as a colourful feast for the eyes, true to its source and convincingly acted by soloists, chorus and ballet alike.

Conducted by Henrik Nánási it is a gloriously sung musical experience.

Bizet : Carmen [DVD & Blu-ray]

Opéra-comique in four acts

Music : Georges Bizet (1838-1875)

Libretto : Ludovic Halévy & Henry Meilhac
After Prosper Mérimée

Carmen Ekaterina Semenchuk
Micaëla Irina Lungu
Don José Carlo Ventre
Escamillo Carlos Alvarez
Frasquita Francesca Micarelli
Mercédès Cristina Melis
Le Dancaïre Federico Longhi
Le Remendado Paolo Antognetti
Zuniga Seung Pil Choi
Moralès Francesco Verna
Dancers Antonio Russo, Teresa Strisciulli, Amaya Ugarteche

Arena di Verona Orchestra and Chorus

Conductor : Henrik Nánási

Stage direction & sets Franco Zeffirelli

Costumes Anna Anni
Lighting design Paolo Mazzon

Choreography El Camborio
After Lucia Real