Opéra de Paris: CARMEN
Opéra de Paris: CARMEN
This classic Paris Opera performance of Calixto Bieito’s contemporary staging kindles every passion.
The first words uttered by Carmen (Elīna Garanča) mark one of the greatest entrances in the history of opera and express all that need be said: “Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame”. With a devilish sway of the hips and a hint of Andalusian flair, the beautiful cigar-maker sets her sights on a soldier: Don José (Roberto Alagna). Fate will do the rest...
Carmen’s irrepressible freedom, coupled with a need to live ever more intensely on a knife-edge, is present in Calixto Bieito’s contemporary production as in no other. The luxury cast is conducted by Sir Mark Elder.
Rating:
E
Runtime:
180 mins
Director:
Calixto Bieito
Actors:
Roberto Alagna,
Ildar Abdrazakov,
Elina Garanca,
Vannina Santoni,
Antoinette Dennefeld,
Maria Agresta