Bizet: Carmen
“The Metropolitan Opera presentes Carmen by Georges Bizet”
Synopsis
Richard Eyre’s stunning new production of Bizet’s opera was the talk of the town when it was unveiled on New Year’s Eve 2009. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as the iconic gypsy of the title—a woman desired by every man but determined to remain true to herself. Roberto Alagna is Don José, the soldier who falls under her spell and sacrifices everything for her love, only to be cast aside when the toreador Escamillo (Teddy Tahu Rhodes) piques Carmen’s interest. With dances created by star choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and conducted by rising maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this Carmen brings every aspect of Bizet’s tale to thrilling life, from its lighthearted beginning to its inevitably tragic climax.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludovic Halévy, Henri Meilhac
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Bizet: Carmen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Richard Eyre
Ludovic Halévy, Henri Meilhac
Georges Bizet
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Richard Eyre
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Bizet: Carmen about?
Richard Eyre’s stunning new production of Bizet’s opera was the talk of the town when it was unveiled on New Year’s Eve 2009. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as the iconic gypsy of the title—a woman desired by every man but determined to remain true to herself. Roberto Alagna is Don José, the soldier who falls under her spell and sacrifices everything for her love, only to be cast aside when the toreador Escamillo (Teddy Tahu Rhodes) piques Carmen’s interest. With dances created by star choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and conducted by rising maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this Carmen brings every aspect of Bizet’s tale to thrilling life, from its lighthearted beginning to its inevitably tragic climax.
Who directed Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen was directed by Gary Halvorson, Richard Eyre.
Who stars in Bizet: Carmen?
The principal cast of Bizet: Carmen includes Roberto Alagna, Elīna Garanča, Barbara Frittoli, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Elizabeth Caballero.
When was Bizet: Carmen released and how long is it?
Bizet: Carmen was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Bizet: Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bizet: Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).