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. New production sponsored by British American Tobacco.

Cast/Performers

Anne Sofie von Otter (Carmen), Charlotte Hellekant (Carmen - Aug 2 / 9 / 11 / 19), Marcus Haddock (Don Jose), Lisa Milne (Micaela), Laurent Naouri (Escamillo), Mary Hegarty (Frasquita), Christine Rice (Mercedes), Jonathan Best (Zuniga), Colin Judson (Le Remendado), Hans Voschezang, Quentin Hayes, Colin Judson

Creatives/Company

Music: Bizet
Lyrics(s): Meilhac, Halevy
Book by: Merimee
Company(s): Glyndebourne Opera, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Glyndebourne Chorus
Conductor: Philippe Jordan
Director(s): David McVicar, Nicholas Hall (fight director)
Choreographer: Andrew George
Design: Michael Vale
Costume: Sue Blane
Lighting: Paule Constable