Carmen
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1978-12-01
Runtime: 171 mins
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Writer: Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Music
Original title: Carmen
Production Companies: Wiener Staatsoper, ORF, Arthaus Musik
Production Countries: Austria
Cast
Yelena Obraztsova
Plácido Domingo
Yuriy Mazurok
Isobel Buchanan
Cheryl Kanfoush
Carlos Kleiber
Axelle Gall
Kurt Rydl
Hans Helm
Heinz Zednik
Paul Wolfrum
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Georges Bizet
Wiener Staatsopernchor
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