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]
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Bizet: Carmen?
- Bizet: Carmen is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How long is Bizet: Carmen?
- Bizet: Carmen runs 229 minutes (3h 49m).
- Who stars in Bizet: Carmen?
- Bizet: Carmen stars Anne Sofie von Otter, Marcus Haddock, Laurent Naouri, Lisa Milne.
