Bizet Carmen
“This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.”
Synopsis
This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The production features the three greatest exponents of their respective roles at the time: Grace Bumbry’s magnificently seductive-toned Carmen, Mirella Freni’s ineffably lovely, touching Micaëla and Jon Vickers’s thrillingly manic-depressive Don José. On its release the film was hailed by Die Presse, (Vienna) as a “unique artistic event”, while Le Monde felt that Karajan’s production brought “a whole new dimension” to the opera, “combined with a magisterial interpretation”. A classical and utterly dramatic approach to probably the world's most beloved opera – Karajan’s Carmen is as much a delicacy for opera fans as it is a perfect starter for newcomers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert von Karajan
- Screenplay & Story
- Prosper Mérimée
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Bizet Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- Cosmotel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert von Karajan
Prosper Mérimée
Georges Bizet
François Reichenbach, Ernst Wild
Jackie Raynal
Fritz Buttenstedt
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert von Karajan
Director
Georges Wakhévitch
Costume Design
François Reichenbach
Director of Photography
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
Jackie Raynal
Editor
Ernst Wild
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bizet Carmen
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What is Bizet Carmen about?
This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The production features the three greatest exponents of their respective roles at the time: Grace Bumbry’s magnificently seductive-toned Carmen, Mirella Freni’s ineffably lovely, touching Micaëla and Jon Vickers’s thrillingly manic-depressive Don José. On its release the film was hailed by Die Presse, (Vienna) as a “unique artistic event”, while Le Monde felt that Karajan’s production brought “a whole new dimension” to the opera, “combined with a magisterial interpretation”. A classical and utterly dramatic approach to probably the world's most beloved opera – Karajan’s Carmen is as much a delicacy for opera fans as it is a perfect starter for newcomers.
Who directed Bizet Carmen?
Bizet Carmen was directed by Herbert von Karajan.
Who stars in Bizet Carmen?
The principal cast of Bizet Carmen includes Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers, Mirella Freni, Justino Díaz, Julia Hamari.
When was Bizet Carmen released and how long is it?
Bizet Carmen was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Bizet Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bizet Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet.
Is Bizet Carmen based on a book or true story?
Bizet Carmen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prosper Mérimée".