Jonas Kaufmann and Anna Caterina Antonacci bring rare erotic intensity to the drama of Don José and Carmen in this darkly passionate reading of one of the most popular operas. Kaufmann uses his burnished tenor and smouldering good looks to portray the man undone by Carmen's love. As the object of his desire, Antonacci gives a physical and compelling performance.

Genres

Cast

Anna Caterina Antonacci

Carmen

Ildebrando d'Arcangelo

Escamillo

Norah Amsellem

Micaela

Caroline Lena Olsson

Lillas Pastia

Matthew Rose

Zuniga

Jacques Imbrailo

Morales

Elena Xanthoudakis

Frasquita

Jean-Sébastien Bou

Dancairo

Jean-Paul Fouchécourt

Remendado

Anthony Debaeck

Guide

Antonio Pappano

Conductor