Passion, jealousy and betrayal take centre stage at London’s Royal Opera House in a spectacular production of the world’s most popular opera. Bizet’s Carmen is packed with some of the best-loved and memorable music in all of opera.

In this characteristically vivid and vibrant stage production by Francesca Zambello, beautifully filmed in 3D by Julian Napier, Seville is brought to life with ranks of soldiers, crowds of peasants, gypsies and bullfighters - as well as a magnificent horse, a donkey and even some chickens! This spectacular RealD and Royal Opera House production features a supremely talented cast, gripping drama and Bizet’s energetic and passionate score. It is truly a musical event to remember!

Carmen in 3D was premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival in February 2011, and this recording marks the world’s first complete opera on 3D Blu-ray.

Cast:
- Carmen: Christine Rice
- Frasquita: Elena Xanthoudakis
- Don José: Bryan Hymel
- Mercédès: Paula Murrihy
- Moralès: Dawid Kimberg
- Lillas Pastia: Caroline Lena Olsson
- Micaëla: Maija Kovalevska
- Escamillo: Aris Argiris
- Zuniga: Nicolas Courjal

Stage Director: Francesca Zambello

3D FAQs
Carmen in 3D was shot using state-of-the-art 3D cameras during live performances at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. This was a first of its kind 3D production utilizing the same equipment used for many of today’s blockbuster 3D feature films and live 3D sporting events.
- Do I need a 3D TV and 3D Blu-ray player to watch this disc?
Yes, you will need a 3D compatible TV and a 3D compatible Blu-ray player.
- Will I have to wear 3D glasses?
Yes, the technology used to produce this recording does require the use of the 3D glasses that were supplied with your 3D TV (3D glasses are not supplied with this disc).

Running time: 175 mins approx
Region Code: All regions
Picture format: 1080i High Definition / 16:9
Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Menu languages: EN
Subtitles: EN/CASTELLANO/DE/ES/FR/FR (CANADA)/IT/JAP/POR