Carmen: Latvian National Opera

O wydarzeniu

Carmen is not only Georges Bizet's most popular work; it is also one of the most performed operas of all time — enjoy this unique production at the Latvian National Opera this season.

The tragedy unfolds when Jose's obsessive, destructive love for Carmen is confronted with her longing for unconditional freedom — a freedom for which she is willing to pay any price, even her own life. With this production, which is set in present day Cuba, the LNO takes a fresh look at the story.

Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy based on the novella by Prosper Mérimée

Production: 
Conductor: Mārtiņš Ozoliņš
Director: Andrejs Žagars
Set Designer: Monika Pormale
Costume Designer: Kristīne Jurjāne
Lighting Designer: Kevin Wyn‐Jones
Dramaturg: Jochen Breiholz
Choreographer: Elita Bukovska

Cast:
Carmen: Oksana Volkova, Nino Surguladze, Nora Sourouzian
Don Jose: Andris Ludvigs
Escamilio: Jānis Apeinis, Rihards Mačanovskis
Micaela: Dana Bramane
Frasquita: Kristīne Gailīte, Inga Šļubovska
Mercedes: Andžella Goba, Ilona Bagele
Dancaire: Nauris Puntulis
Remendado: Andris Lapiņš
Zuniga: Krišjānis Norvelis
Morales: Armands Siliņš, Rihards Mačanovskis