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Title:
Carmen [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2010
Publication Information:
Hamburg : Deutsche Grammophon ; New York : Marketed by Universal Music Classical, ©2010.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (167 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Abstract:
Carmen, a beautiful sultry gypsy, woos the corporal Don José. Their relationship leads to his rejection of his former love, mutiny against his superior, and joining a gang of smugglers. His jealousy when she turns from him to the bullfighter Escamillo leads him to murder Carmen.
General Note:
Title from container.
"Carmen exists in an independent universe where her existence is defined by her desire for men and their desire for her, always on her terms. And she burns up whomever she desires."--Booklet.
Program notes and synopsis in English (20 p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Bonus material (in English): Elīna Garanča and Roberto Alagna backstage with Renée Fleming. Backstage at the Met with host Renée Fleming: Yannick Nézet-Séquin ; Barbara Frittoli and Teddy Tahu Rhodes ; Christopher Wheeldon.
Performers:
Elīna Garanča (Carmen) ; Roberto Alagna (Don José) ; Barbara Frittoli (Michaëla) ; Teddy Tohu Rhodes (Escamillo) ; supporting soloists ; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet ; Yannick Nézet-Séquin, conductor.
Technical Details:
DVD; picture format NTSC, 16:9; sound formats: PCM stereo., DTS 5.1; region code 0.
Language:
French
Additional Language:
Sung in French; French, German, English, Spanish or Chinese subtitles.
