Carmen 17 years old

Martin Kušej's brilliant 2006 Carmen represents a landmark interpretation of a truly timeless opera. Led by Rolando Villazón as Don José and Marina Domashenko in the title role, the virtuoso cast joins forces with the celebrated Staatskapelle Berlin under the direction of the legendary maestro Daniel Barenboim.

Credits

Carmen Cast

Name Character
Martin Hug as Lillas Pastia
Julia Rempe as Mercédès
Norah Amsellem She was 36, now 54 years old as Micaëla
Christof Fischesser as Zuniga
Rolando Villazón He was 34, now 52 years old as Don José

Carmen Crew

Name Department
Georges Bizet as Original Music Composer. He was 167 (36) years old when He died Sound
Daniel Barenboim as Music Director. He was 63 (now 81) years old Sound
Prosper Mérimée as Original Story. He was 202 (66) years old when He died Writing
Ludovic Halévy as Writer. He was 172 (74) years old when He died Writing
Martin Kušej as Director. He was 45 (now 62) years old Directing
Carmen poster
Carmen (17 years)

  • Release day: Friday, June 30, 2006
  • Runtime: 185 minutes