Production
CARMEN
BIZET Meihac and Halevy after Merimee
Carmen is the most popular opera of all time, and this thrilling new production of Bizet's tale of passion, obsession and tragedy will arouse your senses like never before. The timeless story of Carmen, who values her freedom above all else, has enduring appeal.
Film director Sally Potter, who won international acclaim for her Oscar-nominated Orlando, collaborates with tango star and choreographer Pablo Veron to incorporate an exhilarating dance dimension, and with designer Es Devlin to create an extraordinary visual spectacle.
With some of the most entrancing and instantly recognizable music in all opera, Bizet's sparkling score brims with famous melodies including the sultry Habanera, the rhythmic Seguidilla, Chanson Bohème and the vibrant 'Toreador' and 'Flower' songs. ENO Music Director Edward Gardner is joined by an international cast, with Alice Coote in her role debut.
'There is no other British mezzo-soprano in her league' The Guardian on Alice Coote
'Pablo Veron has God's feet' Time Out New York
SEPTEMBER 29 • OCTOBER 5 • 10 • 12 • 19 • 24 • 27 • 31 AT 7.30PM • NOVEMBER 3 • 7 • 9 • 12 • 14 • 23 AT 7.30PM • NOVEMBER 17 AT 6.30PM 15 performances only
Supported by Lord and Lady Laidlaw
Cast includes: Carmen Alice Coote; Don José Julian Gavin; Micaela Katie Van Kooten; Escamillo David Kempster; Frasquita Elena Xanthoudakis; Mercedes Fiona Murphy; Dancairo Andrew Rees; Remendado Scott Davies; Morales Ronan Collett; Zuniga Graeme Danby
Conductor Edward Gardner; Director Sally Potter; Set Designer Es Devlin; Costume Designer Catherine Zuber; Lighting Designer Mimi Jordan Sherin; Video Design Leo Warner and Mark Grimmer for Fifty Nine Productions Ltd; Choreographers Sally Potter, Pablo Veron, Kate Flatt; Translation Christopher Cowell
Running time 2 hrs & 55 mins (including interval). Sign-language interpreted performance: Nov 12
Pre-performance talk by Richard Langham Smith: Oct 12 at 5.30pm, London Coliseum, £4
Pre-performance talk by Sarah Lenton: Nov 7 at 5.30pm, London Coliseum, £4
Tickets £10 - £87
ENO live at the London Coliseum
