Roberto Alagna and El?na Garan?a: Final scene of Carmen
Clip: Season 39 | 1m 8s
Roberto Alagna and El?na Garan?a get physical in the final scene of Bizet's Carmen.
The deadly rage and passion of Don José, played by Roberto Alagna, is unleashed upon his former lover, Carmen, played by El?na Garan?a, in this final scene of Bizet's Carmen. Deborah Voigt hosts Encores! Great Performances at the Met, featuring 19 unforgettable arias and duets selected from the past eight seasons of broadcasts, airing in December 2014 on PBS stations (check local listings).
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Roberto Alagna and El?na Garan?a: Final scene of Carmen
Clip: Season 39 | 1m 8s
The deadly rage and passion of Don José, played by Roberto Alagna, is unleashed upon his former lover, Carmen, played by El?na Garan?a, in this final scene of Bizet's Carmen. Deborah Voigt hosts Encores! Great Performances at the Met, featuring 19 unforgettable arias and duets selected from the past eight seasons of broadcasts, airing in December 2014 on PBS stations (check local listings).
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