Carmen

Carmen

152 mins | Romance, Music | Dec. 26, 2007

Jonas Kaufmann and Anna Caterina Antonacci bring rare erotic intensity to the drama of Don José and Carmen in this darkly passionate reading of one of the most popular operas. Kaufmann uses his burnished tenor and smouldering good looks to portray the man undone by Carmen's love. As the object of his desire, Antonacci gives a physical and compelling performance.

Carmen

152 mins | Romance, Music | Dec. 26, 2007

Carmen
Jonas Kaufmann and Anna Caterina Antonacci bring rare erotic intensity to the drama of Don José and Carmen in this darkly passionate reading of one of the most popular operas. Kaufmann uses his burnished tenor and smouldering good looks to portray the man undone by Carmen's love. As the object of his desire, Antonacci gives a physical and compelling performance.
Producers Royal Opera House
Original title Carmen
Directors Francesca Zambello, Jonathan Haswell
Writers Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy

Cast

Jonas Kaufmann

as Don Jose

Ildebrando d'Arcangelo

as Escamillo

Norah Amsellem

as Micaela

Caroline Lena Olsson

as Lillas Pastia

Matthew Rose

as Zuniga

Jacques Imbrailo

as Morales

Elena Xanthoudakis

as Frasquita

Viktoria Vizin

as Mercedes

Jean-Sébastien Bou

as Dancairo

Jean-Paul Fouchécourt

as Remendado

Anthony Debaeck

as Guide

Antonio Pappano

as Conductor