Marcus Haddock

Carmen

David McVicar, Sue Judd

Anne Sofie von Otter, Marcus Haddock

David McVicar's exhilarating new production, with Anne Sofie von Otter in the title role, restores the Opera Comique to Bizet's masterpiece. Philippe Jordan, in his Glyndebourne debut, conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Glyndebourne Chorus, and a cast which includes Marcus Haddock, Laurent Naouri, and Lisa Milne.

La Rondine

Brian Large, Marta Domingo

Ainhoa Arteta, Inva Mula

Washington National Choir and Orchestra

Georges Bizet: Carmen

Anne Sofie von Otter, Marcus Haddock

Bizet: Carmen

Anne Sofie von Otter, Marcus Haddock

Written by Georges Bizet, on a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, Carmen premiered at Opera Comique in Paris, France on March 3, 1875. The opera spurred mixed emotions amongst critics and casual operagoers. As a result, numerous planned performances were canceled. Bizet died on June 3, 1875 firmly believing that Carmen was a failure. Since the early 1880s, however, Carmen has been one of the most frequently performed operas in venues around the world. [BluRay.com]

The Blu-Ray Experience: Opera and Ballet Highlights

Bryn Terfel, Cecilia Bartoli

Including world-class artists such as Bryn Terfel, Cecilia Bartoli, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jose Cura, Simon Keenlyside and Agnes Letestu, this 50-minute sampler will give you a taste of many beloved classics in opera and ballet.