Teatro La Fenice presents Georges Bizet’s immortal masterpiece “Carmen” in a breathtaking and visually spectacular production. Originally created for the Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles, this staging is brought to life with opulent costumes designed by the legendary fashion icon Christian Lacroix and evocative set designs by Antoine Fontaine.
Under the dynamic and passionate baton of maestro John Axelrod, the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice deliver Bizet’s timeless, melody-rich score. Directed by Romain Gilbert, this high-profile artistic collaboration features a stellar alternating cast, including the fiery mezzo-sopranos Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia in the legendary title role, promising a thrilling night of operatic passion in Venice.
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Plot of Carmen
In Seville, the naive soldier Don José is captivated by the fiercely independent gypsy Carmen, who sings of the untamable nature of love. When Carmen is arrested for attacking a fellow worker, she seduces José into letting her escape, leading to his own imprisonment. Months later, a deeply infatuated José deserts the army to join Carmen and her smuggler friends in the mountains, ignoring the pleas of his faithful childhood sweetheart, Micaëla. However, Carmen’s volatile affection quickly fades as she becomes infatuated with the glamorous, heroic bullfighter Escamillo. Obsessed and consumed by burning jealousy, José follows Carmen back to Seville. Outside the bullring, while the crowd cheers for Escamillo, José corners Carmen and desperately begs her to return to him. When she proudly throws his ring in the dirt, a desperate José stabs her to death.
Cast and Creative Team of Carmen
Opéra-comique in four acts
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice
Production of the Opéra Royal – Château de Versailles
Opéra Orchestre Normandie Rouen, and Bru Zane France
Conductor • John Axelrod
Diretor • Romain Gilbert
Sets • Antoine Fontaine
Costumes • Christian Lacroix
Lights • Hervé Gary
Choreography • Vincent Chaillet
Carmen • Anna Goryachova, Laura Verrecchia
Don Josè • Angelo Villari, Amadi Lagha
Micaela • Ruth Iniesta, Natalia Tanasi
Mercédès • Alessandra Della Croce
Escamillo • Devid Cecconi, Peter Martinčič
Le Dancaire • William Allione
Le Remendado • Andrea Schifaudo
Zuniga • Tiziano Rosati
Moralès • Paolo Ingrasciotta
Booking Process
Music trip to Venice for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the opera “Carmen”. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro la Fenice on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
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Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
Bizet's fiery masterpiece "Carmen" returns to Teatro La Fenice. Featuring spectacular costumes by Christian Lacroix and conducted by John Axelrod, this brilliant Versailles co-production stars Anna Goryachova and Laura Verrecchia.
At the Teatro La Fenice, Venice
