Carmen (Arena di Verona)
2014
159 minutes
Overview
High Definition recording June 2014, 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, tenor Carlo Ventre and Carlos Alvarez. 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.
Top Cast
Ekaterina Semenchuck
Carmen
Irina Lungu
Micaëla
Carlo Ventre
Don José
Carlos Álvarez
Escamillo
Henrik Nánási
Conductor
Francesco Verna
Moralès
Seung Pil Choi
Zuniga
Federico Longhi
Dancaïre
Paolo Antognetti
Le Remendado
Francesca Micarelli
Frasquita
Cristina Melis
Mercédès