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Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Jan 01, 1985 · 2h 54m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Peter Hall

Overview

Don José is a guard who begins an affair with the tempestuous Carmen. He is imprisoned and loses his job, then flees with her to the mountains. When the relationship starts to break down José refuses to acknowledge it and will not leave, even when he gets news that his mother is dying. Carmen, meanwhile, has taken up with the bullfighter Escamillo. Bizet's most famous opera is brought to the Glyndebourne Festival Opera by Sir Peter Hall, with Maria Ewing and Barry McCauley heading an international cast.

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What is Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera about?

Don José is a guard who begins an affair with the tempestuous Carmen. He is imprisoned and loses his job, then flees with her to the mountains. When the relationship starts to break down José refuses to acknowledge it and will not leave, even when he gets news that his mother is dying. Carmen, meanwhile, has taken up with the bullfighter Escamillo. Bizet's most famous opera is brought to the…

When was Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera released?

Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera was released on January 1, 1985.

How long is Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera?

Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

Who directed Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera?

Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera was directed by Peter Hall.

Who is in the cast of Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera?

The cast of Carmen - Glyndebourne Festival Opera includes Malcolm Walker (Moralès), Marie McLaughlin (Micaëla), Barry McCauley (Don José), Xavier Depraz (Zuniga) and Maria Ewing (Carmen).

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