Carmen (1988)
'Carmen' makes high-caliber comeback at the Met
This all-star cast is framed by Peter Hall’s gritty, realistic production and conducted by James Levine, who brings out all the surging emotion and gripping drama in Bizet’s score. At the center of the story is Agnes Baltsa, whose smoky mezzo is tailor-made for the gypsy Carmen, an independent woman who glories in obeying only her own rules, but who is haunted by fate. Superstar tenor José Carreras is Don José, the solider from a small town who catches Carmen’s eye and is destroyed by his growing obsession with her. Samuel Ramey is the charismatic matador Escamillo, who lures Carmen away from Don José with tragic result. Leona Mitchell is Micaëla, the simple girl from Don José’s hometown who cannot save him. March 21, 1987 Matinee Broadcast.
Cast
- Agnes Baltsa - Carmen
- José Carreras - Don José
- Samuel Ramey - Escamillo
- Leona Mitchell - Micaëla
- Myra Merritt - Frasquita
- Diane Kesling - Mercédès
- Anthony Laciura - Remendado
- Ara Berberian - Zuniga
- Vernon Hartman - Morales
- Bruce Hubbard - Dancaire
Screenplay
- Ludovic Halévy
- Henri Meilhac
- Prosper Mérimée (Original Story)
Keywords
opera, live performance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carmen about?
- This all-star cast is framed by Peter Hall’s gritty, realistic production and conducted by James Levine, who brings out all the surging emotion and gripping drama in Bizet’s score. At the center of the story is Agnes Baltsa, whose smoky mezzo is tailor-made for the gypsy Carmen, an independent woman who glories in obeying only her own rules, but who is haunted by fate. Superstar tenor José Carreras is Don José, the solider from a small town who catches Carmen’s eye and is destroyed by his growing obsession with her. Samuel Ramey is the charismatic matador Escamillo, who lures Carmen away from Don José with tragic result. Leona Mitchell is Micaëla, the simple girl from Don José’s hometown who cannot save him. March 21, 1987 Matinee Broadcast.
- Who directed Carmen?
- Carmen was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in Carmen?
- Carmen stars Agnes Baltsa, José Carreras, Samuel Ramey, Leona Mitchell, Myra Merritt, Diane Kesling.
- How long is Carmen?
- Carmen has a runtime of 2h 52m (172 minutes).
- What genre is Carmen?
- Carmen is a Music film.
- Where was Carmen produced?
- Carmen was produced in United States of America.