Carmen (Arena di Verona)

(2014)

Genres: Music

Year: 2014

Runtime: 159 мин

Country: Italy

Director: Franco Zeffirelli, Andy Sommer

Cast: Ekaterina Semenchuck, Irina Lungu, Carlo Ventre, Carlos Álvarez, Henrik Nánási, Francesco Verna, Seung Pil Choi, Federico Longhi, Paolo Antognetti, Francesca Micarelli

Plot

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.