A passionate tale of lust, seduction and betrayal, no other opera boasts as popular a following as Bizets Carmen. Set during the dying days of Francos Spain, Calixto Bieitos acclaimed production of this must-see opera has been enjoyed by audiences across Europe.
Bizets dazzling score evokes all the sounds and sizzling atmosphere of Spain through some of the operas most famous melodies, from Carmens seductive Habanera to the Toreadors stirring parade.