Bizet
Carmen
The glamorous Gladys Swarthout seemed destined to play Bizet’s enticing gypsy. An exceptionally beautiful woman, she possessed a rich contralto voice that perfectly captured Carmen’s personality—caressing, beguiling, and demolishing all defenses against her will. Charles Kullman is a winning Don Jose and the young Leonard Warren sings a virile Escamillo. Licia Albanese gives an unusually passionate and three-dimensional portrayal of Micaëla.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Mar 15, 1941
Composer
Georges Bizet
Librettist
Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Run Time
2 HRS 31 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus