Name: Carmen
Start: 2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: London Coliseum

Organization

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Justina Gringyte

Carmen

Tenor

Sean Panikkar

Don José

David Butt Philip

Baritone

Ashley Riches

Escamillo

Soprano

Nardus Williams

Michaela

Bass

Keel Watson

Zuniga

Alex Otterburn

Morales

Ellie Laugharne

Frasquita

Samantha Price

Mercedes

Matthew Durkan

Dancaire

John Findon

Remendado

Spoken

Toussaint Meghie

Lillas Pastia

Conductor

Valentina Peleggi

Stage director

Calixto Bieito

Jamie Manton

Set designer

Alfons Flores

Costume designer

Mercè Paloma

Lighting designer

Bruno Poet

Martin Doone

Translator

Christopher Cowell

English National Opera

English

London

United Kingdom

London Coliseum

Carmen Bizet

Approved

The dramatic Habanera, performed by Justina Gringytė live during Bizet's Carmen, revival directed by Jamie Manton at English National Opera.

Carmen is a searing depiction of a woman who craves love, but creates obsession and jealousy based on the infamous novella by Prosper Mérimée. 

One of the most popular operas ever written, Bizet’s score is bursting with passionate melodies and includes such famous arias as the ‘Habanera’, ‘Toreador’s Song’ and ‘Flower Song’.

Calixto Bieito’s production explores the complex relationships between the sexes at the tail-end of Franco’s regime in the 1970s.

Returning in the title role is sensational mezzo Justina Gringytė. Rising stars Sean Panikkar (José) and Nardus Williams (Micaëla) make their ENO debuts. Making a welcome return to the company is Ashley Riches as Escamillo.

The cast is rounded out by ENO Harewood Artists Samantha Price, Matthew Durkan and Alex Otterburn.

ENO Mackerras Fellow Valentina Peleggi conducts.

We offer brilliant opera experiences at a range of affordable prices. Tickets start at just £10 plus £2.25 booking fee per ticket.

Carmen, a searing depiction of a woman who craves love, but creates obsession and jealousy, is one of the most popular operas ever written.

Bizet‘s Spanish-inflected score is bursting with passionate melodies and famous numbers such as Carmen’s seductive ‘Habanera’ and Escamilo’s ‘Toreador song’.

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew