Carmen
Synopsis
David McVicar's exhilarating new production, with Anne Sofie von Otter in the title role, restores the Opera Comique to Bizet's masterpiece. Philippe Jordan, in his Glyndebourne debut, conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Glyndebourne Chorus, and a cast which includes Marcus Haddock, Laurent Naouri, and Lisa Milne.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sue Judd, David McVicar
- Screenplay & Story
- Prosper Mérimée, Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sue Judd, David McVicar
Prosper Mérimée, Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy
Georges Bizet
Peter Maniura
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Judd
Director
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
David McVicar
Director
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
Peter Maniura
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen
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What is Carmen about?
David McVicar's exhilarating new production, with Anne Sofie von Otter in the title role, restores the Opera Comique to Bizet's masterpiece. Philippe Jordan, in his Glyndebourne debut, conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Glyndebourne Chorus, and a cast which includes Marcus Haddock, Laurent Naouri, and Lisa Milne.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Sue Judd, David McVicar.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Anne Sofie von Otter, Marcus Haddock, Lisa Milne, Laurent Naouri, Mary Hegarty.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carmen?
Carmen holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).