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 supertitles. A revival of the 2002 Festival Production, sponsored by British American Tobacco. Start time 15:35 - Finish time 20:25. Start time 16:50 - Finish time 21:40.

Cast/Performers

Tania Kross (Carmen), Drandon Jovonovich (Don Jose), Kate Royal (Micaela Jul 6 / 10 / 13 / 17 / 22 / 25 / 27 / 30 Aug 2 / 6 / 9), Ermonela Jaho (Aug 12 / 15 / 18 / 21 / 28 / 31), Wayne Tigges (Escamillo), Jael Azzaretti (Frasquita), Katherine Rohrer (Mercedes), Simon Bailey (Zuniga), Loic Felix (Le Remendado), Olivier Lallouette (Le Dancaire)

Creatives/Company

Music: Bizet
Lyrics(s): Meilhac, Halevy
Book by: Merimee
Producer: Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Conductor(s): Stephane Deneve, Jakub Hrusa (Aug 9.12.15.18)
Director: David McVicar
Design: Michael Vale
Costume: Sue Blane
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Andrew George
Company(s): London Philharmonic Orchestra, Glyndebourne Chorus
Other: Thomas Blunt (chorus master)