Bizet Carmen
Synopsis
Live recording from Oper Zurich, 2008, DVD release 2014. Jonas Kaufmann, 'the Prince of Tenors', appears with international star Vesselina Kasarova in Zürich Opera's starkly palpable staging of Bizet's ever-popular Carmen. The production sees Don José (Kaufmann) abandon his teenage attitudes in pursuit of Kasarova's free and independent Carmen - realising too late that his self-control has vanished, along with his youth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthias Hartmann, Felix Breisach
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Meilhac, Prosper Mérimée, Ludovic Halévy
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Bizet Carmen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthias Hartmann, Felix Breisach
Henri Meilhac, Prosper Mérimée, Ludovic Halévy
Georges Bizet
Department Leadership Roster
Matthias Hartmann
Director
Felix Breisach
Director
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bizet Carmen
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What is Bizet Carmen about?
Live recording from Oper Zurich, 2008, DVD release 2014. Jonas Kaufmann, 'the Prince of Tenors', appears with international star Vesselina Kasarova in Zürich Opera's starkly palpable staging of Bizet's ever-popular Carmen. The production sees Don José (Kaufmann) abandon his teenage attitudes in pursuit of Kasarova's free and independent Carmen - realising too late that his self-control has vanished, along with his youth.
Who directed Bizet Carmen?
Bizet Carmen was directed by Matthias Hartmann, Felix Breisach.
Who stars in Bizet Carmen?
The principal cast of Bizet Carmen includes Jonas Kaufmann, Vesselina Kasarova, Michele Pertusi, Isabel Rey, Morgan Moody.
When was Bizet Carmen released and how long is it?
Bizet Carmen was released in 2014 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: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).