Bizet: Carmen in 3D / (presented by RealD and the Royal Opera House)  / Opus Arte

UPC 809478070962

Playtime is 175 Minutes 

Summary

Passion, jealousy and betrayal take center stage at London's Royal Opera House in a spectacular production of the world's most popular opera. Georges Bizet's CARMEN is packed with some of the best-loved and memorable music in all of opera. It has everything from intimate solos to rousing choruses-the seductive Habanera and the Toreador song are just two of its familiar melodies. Critics at CARMEN's first performance in 1875 panned it, declaring it "vulgar" and "contemptible" In part this was because of its humble setting amid the gypsies and knife-wielding cigarette workers of Seville. Bizet never lived to see the opera's success; he died three months later. It went on to achieve world triumph within five years and is now one of the most popular works in The Royal Opera's repertory. At the center of this musical drama is the fiery Carmen, a gypsy woman whose love is as fleeting as it is passionate. Carmen has a devastating effect on the men she ensnares, and as the opera begins. she initiates an intense love affair with army corporal Don José. Later, when she abandons him for her new conquest, the bullfighter Escamillo, Don José's jealousy turns to rage. This time, Carmen has pushed one suitor too far for her own good In this characteristically vivid and vibrant stage production by Francesca Zambello, beautifully filmed in 30 by Julian Napier, Seville is brought to life with ranks of soldiers, crowds of peasants, gypsies and bullfighters- as well as a magnificent horse, a donkey and even some chickens! This spectacular RealD and Royal Opera House production features a supremely talented cast, gripping drama and Bizet's energetic and passionate score. It is truly a musical event to remember!