The first words uttered by Carmen mark one of the greatest entrances in the history of opera and express all that need be said: “Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame…” With a devilish sway of the hips and a hint of Andalusian flair, the beautiful cigar-maker sets her sights on a soldier: Don José. Fate will do the rest.
Roberto Alagna
Don JoséElīna Garanča
CarmenIldar Abdrazakov
EscarmilloAlain Azerot
Lillas PastiaMaria Agresta
MicaëlaFrançois Lis
ZunigaAntoinette Dennefeld
MercedesBoris Grappe
Le Dancaïre