Description
Georges Bizet's Carmen - Opéra Comique by Naxos (2DVD)
UPC: 0747313568550
Product Features
- Title: Carmen
- Composer: Georges Bizet
- Conductor: Sir John Eliot Gardiner
- Stage Director: Adrian Noble
- Opera: Carmen (1875)
- Main Cast:Orchestra: Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique
- Carmen: Anna Caterina Antonacci
- Don José: Andrew Richards
- Micaela: Anne-Catherine Gillet
- Escamillo: Nicolas Cavallier
- Zuniga: Matthew Brook
- Chorus: Monteverdi Choir, Maîtrise des Hauts-de-Seine (Chorus Master: Gaël Darchen)
- Language: French
- Subtitles: French, English, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
- Region Code: Worldwide
- Aspect Ratio: NTSC 16:9
- Sound: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.0
- Running Time: 168 minutes
- Bonus Features:
- Interviews and behind-the-scenes footage
Overview
This critically acclaimed production of Bizet’s Carmen, staged at the historic Opéra Comique in Paris, marks a triumphant return of the opera to its original home. Directed by Adrian Noble and conducted by Sir John Eliot Gardiner, the production features a performance on period instruments by the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. Anna Caterina Antonacci leads the cast as the fiery Carmen, with Andrew Richards as the tragic Don José and Nicolas Cavallier as the charismatic Escamillo. The vibrant and revolutionary interpretation of Bizet’s masterpiece blends historical authenticity with modern directorial flair, earning praise from critics and audiences alike.
The production, set at the Opéra Comique, evokes the original atmosphere of Carmen's 1875 premiere. This DVD captures the intense emotions of jealousy, passion, and tragedy in one of the most beloved operas of all time. With outstanding performances and the unique sound of period instruments, this Carmen is a must-watch for opera aficionados.
Interesting Facts
- Carmen initially shocked audiences due to its themes of jealousy, passion, and the depiction of the rebellious gypsy, but it went on to become one of the most popular operas ever written.
- Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s use of period instruments with the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique brings a distinct historical authenticity to the performance, offering listeners a sound closer to what might have been heard during the opera’s original performances.
- Anna Caterina Antonacci, a celebrated interpreter of the role of Carmen, has performed the part in many leading opera houses worldwide, bringing her fiery stage presence and vocal intensity to this production.
Track Listing
- Act 1: The Meeting between Carmen and Don José
- Act 2: Escamillo’s Entrance and the Tavern Scene
- Act 3: Micaela’s Plea and Don José’s Conflict
- Act 4: The Final Confrontation
Publishers
- François Roussillon et Associés, Opéra Comique, Mezzo, with the participation of France Télévisions, TF1, and RTBF
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