High Definition recording June 2014, Arena di Verona. This opulent production was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and sung by an international cast of excellent singers: Russian mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk, soprano Irina Lungu, tenor Carlo Ventre and Carlos Alvarez. The famous opera is staged as a colourful feast for the eyes, true to its source and convincingly acted by soloists, chorus and ballet alike. Conducted by Henrik Nánási it is a gloriously sung musical experience.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| EEkaterina SemenchuckCarmen | Carmen |
 Irina LunguMicaëla | Micaëla |
| CCarlo VentreDon José | Don José |
 Carlos ÁlvarezEscamillo | Escamillo |
| HHenrik NánásiConductor | Conductor |
| FFrancesco VernaMoralès | Moralès |
| SSeung Pil ChoiZuniga | Zuniga |
| FFederico LonghiDancaïre | Dancaïre |
| PPaolo AntognettiLe Remendado | Le Remendado |
| FFrancesca MicarelliFrasquita | Frasquita |
| CCristina MelisMercédès | Mercédès |