Details

The story of the gypsy girl Carmen whose love and passion switch from one man to another with tragic consequences. Probably the world's most famous opera and tunes. A Spanish story of love, treachery, passion and betrayal. Sung in French with English surtitles. Approx running time 3 hours.

Cast/Performers

Nancy Fabiola-Herrera (Carmen), Marcelo Alvarez (Don Jose Mar08 25 / 28 Apr08 2 / 5 / 9 / 12 / 14), Will Hartmann (Don Jose Apr08 17), Kyle Ketelsen (Escamillo), Susan Gritton (Micaela), Jacques Imbrailo (Morales), Elena Xanthoudakis (Frasquita), Jana Sykorova (Mercedes), Roderick Earle (Le Dancaire), Harry Nicoll (Le Remendado), Alan Ewing (Zuniga)

Creatives/Company

Music: Bizet
Lyrics(s): Meilhac, Halevy
Book by: Merimee
Producer(s): Royal Opera, Den Norske Opera Oslo, Opera Australia
Conductor: Daniel Oren
Director(s): Francesca Zambello, Denni Sayers (associate director)
Design: Tanya McCallin
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Arthur Pita