CARMEN
Teatro San Carlo, Napoli Via San Carlo, 98, Napoli, NA, ItalyCARMEN on Friday, October 25, 2024, 08:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet in four acts. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. The story is based on the novella Carmen by Prosper Mérimée.
Get ready to experience the sizzling passion and dramatic intensity of Georges Bizet’s iconic opera, “Carmen,” on the stage of the historic Teatro San Carlo in Naples 2024. “Carmen” is a mesmerizing tale of love, jealousy, and fate, set against the backdrop of one of Italy’s most treasured cultural venues.
In the opera “Carmen,” the story revolves around the fiery and alluring Carmen, a free-spirited and passionate gypsy who captivates the hearts of men with her bewitching beauty and irresistible charm. Don José, a soldier, falls deeply in love with Carmen, forsaking his duty and fiancée in a desperate pursuit of her affections. But Carmen’s love is fickle, and her heart soon turns to the dashing toreador, Escamillo. As jealousy and obsession escalate, the story hurtles toward a tragic climax that explores themes of love, freedom, and destiny.
Bizet’s exquisite score, filled with unforgettable arias and rousing melodies, perfectly captures the vibrant spirit of Spain and the emotional complexity of the characters, making “Carmen” a beloved classic that continues to enchant audiences around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this electrifying performance at the Teatro San Carlo, where the power of music and storytelling unite for an unforgettable night in Naples.
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The opera tells a dark story of violent and morbid love. The action of the opera Carmen takes place in Andalusia, mainly in Seville. It’s about seduction and love, about jealousy and disappointed hope. Carmen is a sensual and strong-willed gypsy who lives out her love. The guard soldier Don José falls madly in love with Carmen, even though his mother wants him to marry the orphan Micaëla.
The beautiful smuggler Carmen promises Don José hot nights of love. When Carmen has to go to prison because of a dispute in the factory, Don José helps Carmen escape from prison and has to do it herself. The bullfighter Escamillo is also in love with Carmen, who returns his love. The jealous Don José turns from a passionate lover into a brutal murderer who ultimately stabs his lover Carmen.
Opéra-comique in four acts
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy after the novella ‘Carmen’ by Prosper Mérimée
Conductor • Dan Ettinger
Stage Director and Lighting Co-Designer • Daniele Finzi Pasca
Set Design • Hugo Gargiulo
Costume Design • Giovanna Buzzi
Lighting Co-Design • Alexis Bowles
Choreographies • Maria Bonzanigo
Cast
Carmen • Aigul Akhmetshina (25, 27, 29, 31, 2) / Victoria Karkacheva (26, 30, 3)
Don José • Dmytro Popov ♭ (25, 27, 29, 31, 2) /Jean-François Borras (26, 30, 3)
Escamillo • Mattia Olivieri (25, 27, 29, 31, 2) / Ernesto Petti (26, 30, 3)
Moralès • Pietro Di Bianco
Zuniga • Nicolò Donini
Micaëla • Selene Zanetti (25, 27, 29, 31, 2) / Carolina López Moreno (26, 30, 3)
Mercédès • Floriane Hasler
Frasquita • Andrea Cueva Molnar
Dancairo • Régis Mengus
Remendado • Loïc Félix
An oranges seller • Silvia Cialli
A gipsy • Giacomo Mercaldo
debut al Teatro di San Carlo
Artist of the Chorus
Orchestra, Chorus, Ballet of Teatro di San Carlo
with the participation of the and Children Chorus of Teatro di San Carlo
Chorus Master • to be announced
Ballet Director • Clotilde Vayer
Children Chorus Master • Stefania Rinaldi
Production of Teatro di San Carlo
CARMEN on Friday, October 25, 2024, 08:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
CARMEN on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 08:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
CARMEN on Sunday, October 27, 2024, 05:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
CARMEN on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 08:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
CARMEN on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 08:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
CARMEN on Thursday, October 31, 2024, 08:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
CARMEN on Saturday, November 02, 2024, 08:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
CARMEN on Sunday, November 03, 2024, 05:00 PM at the Teatro San Carlo. Ticket for the opera Carmen with hotel in Naples, Italy.
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