Rated: XMPT

One of the most popular operas of all time, Carmen "is about sex, violence, and racism-and its corollary: freedom," says Olivier award-winning director Richard Eyre about his new production of Bizet's drama. "It is one of the inalienably great works of art. It's sexy, in every sense. and i think it should be shocking." Angela Gheorghiu plays the seductive gypsy of the title in her role debut, opposite Roberto Alagna as the... Read More

One of the most popular operas of all time, Carmen "is about sex, violence, and racism-and its corollary: freedom," says Olivier award-winning director Richard Eyre about his new production of Bizet's drama. "It is one of the inalienably great works of art. It's sexy, in every sense. and i think it should be shocking." Angela Gheorghiu plays the seductive gypsy of the title in her role debut, opposite Roberto Alagna as the obsessed don Jose. Back to Summary

Cast: Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Barbara Frittoli, Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna, Mariusz Kwiecien
Rated: E
Duration: 3 hours 40 minutes