High Definition recording June 2014, Arena di Verona. This opulent production was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and sung by an international cast of excellent singers: Russian mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk, soprano Irina Lungu, tenor Carlo Ventre and Carlos Alvarez. The famous opera is staged as a colourful feast for the eyes, true to its source and convincingly acted by soloists, chorus and ballet alike. Conducted by Henrik Nánási it is a gloriously sung musical experience.
Ekaterina Semenchuck
as Carmen
Irina Lungu
as Micaëla
Carlo Ventre
as Don José
Carlos Álvarez
as Escamillo
Henrik Nánási
as Conductor
Francesco Verna
as Moralès
Seung Pil Choi
as Zuniga
Federico Longhi
as Dancaïre
Paolo Antognetti
as Le Remendado
Francesca Micarelli
as Frasquita
Cristina Melis
as Mercédès
