Carmen (Arena di Verona)

Overview

High Definition recording June 2014, Arena di Verona. This opulent production was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and sung by an international cast of excellent singers: Russian mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk, soprano Irina Lungu, tenor Carlo Ventre and Carlos Alvarez. The famous opera is staged as a colourful feast for the eyes, true to its source and convincingly acted by soloists, chorus and ballet alike. Conducted by Henrik Nánási it is a gloriously sung musical experience.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Andy Sommer

Top cast

E

Ekaterina Semenchuck

Carmen

I

Irina Lungu

Micaëla

C

Carlo Ventre

Don José

Carlos Álvarez

Escamillo

H

Henrik Nánási

Conductor

F

Francesco Verna

Moralès

S

Seung Pil Choi

Zuniga

F

Federico Longhi

Dancaïre

P

Paolo Antognetti

Le Remendado

F

Francesca Micarelli

Frasquita

C

Cristina Melis

Mercédès

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