by Dan Pavlides
synopsis
The Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera Chorus combine to present this color-filmed version of the opera "Carmen." Film director Herbert von Karajan also serves as the conductor. Musically the version is good but often is plagued by uneven choreography.
characteristics
- Carnal Knowledge
- Self-sacrifice
- Soldier
- Star-crossed-lovers
- Romantic
- Romance
- Factory-worker
- Love
- Matador
