Carmen / by Georges Bizet ; text by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy after Prosper Mérimée ; Glyndebourne Festival Opera in Peter Hall's production.
Opera in 4 acts. Title from opening frames. "NVC Arts presents"--At head of title. Maria Ewing (Carmen) ; Barry McCauley (Don José) ; David Holloway (Escamillo) ; Marie McLaughlin (Micaëla) ; Jean Rigby (Mercédès) ; Elizabeth Collier (Frasquita) ; supporting soloists ; Glyndebourne Chorus ; London Philharmonic Orchestra ; Bernard Haitink, conductor. Filmed in and broadcast on NVC BBC in 1985.
Summary:
Peter Hall's production reveals Bizet's opera as a torrid drama of passion, blood, and squalor. Featuring Malcolm Walker, Marie McLaughlin, Barry McCauley, Xavier Depraz, Maria Ewing, and Elizabeth Collier.
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