Carmen (Arena di Verona)(2014)

Carmen is a high-definition recording of Georges Bizet's iconic opera, captured live at the Arena di Verona in June 2014. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this opulent production features an international ensemble of world-class singers: Russian mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk, soprano Irina Lungu, tenor Carlo Ventre, and baritone Carlos Alvarez. The staging transforms the famous work into a vibrant visual spectacle, with soloists, chorus, and ballet delivering convincing performances throughout. Conducted by Henrik Nánási, the production balances Bizet's passionate score with Zeffirelli's sumptuous direction, creating a gloriously sung musical experience that honours the opera's dramatic intensity and theatrical tradition.