Bizet - Carmen (Gringyte, Dennis, Cutler, Melrose; Armstrong) 2015 [HDTV 720p]

A passionate tale of lust, seduction and betrayal, no other opera boasts as popular a following as Bizet’s Carmen. Set during the dying days of Franco’s Spain, Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of this must-see opera has been enjoyed by audiences across Europe. Sensational mezzo-soprano Justina Gringyte leads the cast, alongside the internationally acclaimed tenor Eric Cutler as José, ENO Harewood Artist Eleanor Dennis as Micaëla and Leigh Melrose as the toreador Escamillo. Returning to the Coliseum to conduct this stunning production is Sir Richard Armstrong. Live screening from the London Coliseum, 1 July 2015.

Tracklist:
♫ Act I
♫ Act II
♫ Act III
♫ Act IV

Performers:
Carmen, a gypsy - Justina Gringyte,
Micaëla - Eleanor Dennis,
José, a corporal - Eric Cutler,
Escamillo, a bullfighter - Leigh Melrose,
Zuniga, a lieutenant - Graeme Danby,
Moralès, a corporal - George Humphreys,
Frasquita - Rhian Lois,
Mercédès, gypsies - Clare Presland,
Dancairo - Geoffrey Dolton,
Remendado smugglers - Alun Rhys-Jenkins,
Lillas Pastia - Toussaint Meghie,
Girl - Sophia Elton.

English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor: Richard Armstrong
Director: original version by Calixto Bieito, revived by Joan Anton Rechi