Yelena Obraztsova
One of the best versions of Georges Bizet’s famous opera Carmen, Vienna Opera, 1978. Carmen, the gypsy girl is played by Russian mezzo-soprano Elena Obraztsova and Don José, Corporal of Dragoons is played by Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo. Conductor: Carlos Kleiber. Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli.
CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. Franco Zeffirelli directs this performance of Bizet's opera recorded at the Wiener Staatsoper on 9th December 1978. Carlos Kleiber conducts the Orchestra and Chorus, while the featured performers include Plácido Domingo, Elena Obraztsova and Yuri Mazurok.
CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. From ORF and TDK Music, this release features a live performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century operatic masterwork Carmen. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli, the production was shot on December 9, 1978, at the Wiener Straatsoper. Starring Elena Obraztsova in the titular role, the orchestra is conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
