Jessye Norman sings Carmen

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Jessye Norman sings Carmen Private recording sessions filmed in Paris

About

Jessye Norman filmed in Paris during private recording sessions of Georges Bizet's Carmen.

Jessye Norman's strong personality and extraordinary gift to arouse unforgettable musical emotions brought her international praises as the undisputable heir of the great divas tradition. Stylish, charismatic, bewitching and refined, Jessye Norman has left her mark on the audience's mind wherever she performed.

In 1989, Jessye Norman accepted to be filmed in Paris during private recording sessions of Georges Bizet's Carmen. This extraordinary archive documentary lets you appreciate the American soprano's outstanding artistic sensitivity.

Cast

Jessye Norman | Soprano
Neil Shicoff
Simon Estes

Seiji Ozawa | Conductor
Orchestre National de France
Chœur de Radio France

Details

Directed by:
- Albert Maysles
Production date: 1989
Duration: 56 min
Production: © CAMI Video, INC. in co-production with ANTENNE 2, BBC, LA SEPT, NO5, PHILIPS CLASSICS, RADIO FRANCE, ZDF
Available version(s): EN