CARMEN Corelli, Amparan, Ribetti, Colzani (1956) (DVD)

Franco Corelli's charismatic Don Jose finally available on home video, from Hardy Classics, in this 1956 production with the great tenor in his early prime. Carmen is sung by Belén Amparán and Anselmo Colzani contributes a swaggering Escamillo. Orchestra and Chorus of RAI Milan, conducted by Nino Sanzogno. Sung in Italian, with subtitles in English, French and Italian. A Hardy Classic Video release.
B&W, 143 minutes, 4:3, All regions