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©2008
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1 videodisc (152 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Opera in 4 acts; libretto by Halévy and Meilhac, after the novel by Prosper Merimée (edition: Friz Oeser)
Program notes by George Hall and synopsis in English, French and German (34 p.) inserted in container
Stage director, Francesca Zambello ; designs, Tanya McCallin ; lighting, Paule Constable ; choreography, Arthur Pita ; television director, Jonathan Haswell
Anna Caterina Antonacci, Norah Amsellem, sopranos ; Jonas Kaufmann, tenor ; Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, bass ; Royal Opera Chorus ; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Antonio Pappano, conductor
Filmed at the Royal Opera House, Convent Garden, Dec. 2006
Blu-ray disc, all regions; 1080i HD 16:9 widescreen format; LPCM 24-bit-stereo or DTS-HD master audio 24-bit surround audio
Requires Blu-ray player and TV which are 50i/60i compatible. Also may be played on Playstation 3
Sung in French with optional subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, or Chinese