Bizet Carmen (1967)
This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The production features the three greatest exponents of their respective roles at the time: Grace Bumbry’s magnificently seductive-toned Carmen, Mirella Freni’s ineffably lovely, touching Micaëla and Jon Vickers’s thrillingly manic-depressive Don José. On its release the film was hailed by Die Presse, (Vienna) as a “unique artistic event”, while Le Monde felt that Karajan’s production brought “a whole new dimension” to the opera, “combined with a magisterial interpretation”. A classical and utterly dramatic approach to probably the world's most beloved opera – Karajan’s Carmen is as much a delicacy for opera fans as it is a perfect starter for newcomers.
Cast
- Grace Bumbry - Carmen
- Jon Vickers - Don José
- Mirella Freni - Micaëla
- Justino Díaz - Escamillo
- Julia Hamari - Frasquita
- Olivera Miljakovic - Mercédès
- Robert Kerns - Moralès
- Anton Diakov - Zuniga
- Kurt Equiluz - Dancaïre
- Milen Paunov - Remendado
Screenplay
- Prosper Mérimée (Novel)
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bizet Carmen about?
- This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The production features the three greatest exponents of their respective roles at the time: Grace Bumbry’s magnificently seductive-toned Carmen, Mirella Freni’s ineffably lovely, touching Micaëla and Jon Vickers’s thrillingly manic-depressive Don José. On its release the film was hailed by Die Presse, (Vienna) as a “unique artistic event”, while Le Monde felt that Karajan’s production brought “a whole new dimension” to the opera, “combined with a magisterial interpretation”. A classical and utterly dramatic approach to probably the world's most beloved opera – Karajan’s Carmen is as much a delicacy for opera fans as it is a perfect starter for newcomers.
- Who directed Bizet Carmen?
- Bizet Carmen was directed by Herbert von Karajan.
- Who stars in Bizet Carmen?
- Bizet Carmen stars Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers, Mirella Freni, Justino Díaz, Julia Hamari, Olivera Miljakovic.
- How long is Bizet Carmen?
- Bizet Carmen has a runtime of 2h 44m (164 minutes).
- What genre is Bizet Carmen?
- Bizet Carmen is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Bizet Carmen produced?
- Bizet Carmen was produced in Switzerland, Austria.
- What are the themes of Bizet Carmen?
- The themes of Bizet Carmen include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.