Description

Georges Bizet - Carmen (The Metropolitan Opera HD) DVD

UPC: 044007345818

Product Features

Title: Carmen
Composer: Georges Bizet
Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Performers:
- Carmen: Elīna Garanča
- Don José: Roberto Alagna
- Escamillo: Teddy Tahu Rhodes
- Micaëla: Barbara Frittoli
- Frasquita: Elizabeth Caballero
- Mercédès: Sandra Piques Eddy
- Moralès: Trevor Scheunemann
- Zuniga: Keith Miller
- Le Dancaïre: Earle Patriarco
- Le Remendado: Keith Jameson
Orchestra and Chorus: The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and BalletProduction: Richard Eyre
- Chorus Master: Donald Palumbo
Set & Costume Design: Rob Howell
Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon
Video Director: Gary Halvorson
Music Producer: Jay David Saks
Executive Producer: Peter Gelb

Special Features

Bonus:Sound: DTS 5.1, PCM Stereo
- Backstage at the Met with interviews featuring Elīna Garanča, Roberto Alagna, and others
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color, Filmed in High Definition
Subtitles: French (original language), English, German, Spanish, Chinese
Menu Language: English
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Total Runtime: 167 minutes (2 DVDs)

Overview

This Metropolitan Opera production of Bizet's Carmen, directed by Richard Eyre, brings to life one of the most enduring operas in the repertoire. Starring the captivating Elīna Garanča as Carmen and Roberto Alagna as Don José, this production captures the fiery passion and tragic intensity of Bizet's iconic masterpiece. Teddy Tahu Rhodes plays the swaggering toreador Escamillo, while Barbara Frittoli takes on the role of the virtuous Micaëla.

Conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this performance showcases Bizet’s dramatic music, featuring the famous arias Habanera and Toreador Song. The production is set in Seville, with visually striking set and costume designs by Rob Howell, and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, adding a dynamic layer to the storytelling.

The bonus features include interviews and backstage footage, giving viewers a glimpse into the world behind the scenes at the Met. This production has been praised for its realism and the chemistry between the leads, with the New York Times describing it as a "dangerous mingling of sex, rebellion, and violence: the very essence of Carmen."

Interesting Facts

Elīna Garanča has been widely lauded for her portrayal of Carmen, bringing nuance, allure, and depth to the role of the seductive yet tragic character.
Roberto Alagna, one of the world’s leading tenors, delivers an emotionally charged performance as Don José, a role that showcases his powerful voice and dramatic abilities.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, known for his dynamic conducting, leads the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, delivering a vibrant and nuanced interpretation of Bizet’s score.
Christopher Wheeldon, a prominent choreographer, brings new energy to the ballet scenes, adding a modern touch to the traditional staging.