CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. From ORF and TDK Music, this release features a live performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century operatic masterwork Carmen. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli, the production was shot on December 9, 1978, at the Wiener Straatsoper. Starring Elena Obraztsova in the titular role, the orchestra is conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Yelena ObraztsovaCarmen | Carmen |
 Plácido DomingoDon José | Don José |
| YYuriy MazurokEscamillo | Escamillo |
 Isobel BuchananMicaëla | Micaëla |
| CCheryl KanfoushFrasquita | Frasquita |
| CCarlos KleiberSelf - Conductor | Self - Conductor |
 Axelle GallNot listed | Not listed |
 Kurt RydlNot listed | Not listed |
| HHans HelmNot listed | Not listed |
 Heinz ZednikNot listed | Not listed |
| PPaul WolfrumNot listed | Not listed |
| OOrchester der Wiener StaatsoperSelf - Orchestra | Self - Orchestra |
 Georges BizetSelf - Composer | Self - Composer |
| WWiener StaatsopernchorSelf - Chorus | Self - Chorus |