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Bizet’s musical tale of a Gypsy factory-worker who seduces a military corporal before discarding him for the more glamorous toreador has all the ingredients of a tightly sprung operatic drama. Anja Bihlmaier conducts Glyndebourne’s fine cast and chorus, along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Prom 52: Bizet’s Carmen from Glyndebourne

Royal Albert Hall

Glyndebourne Festival Opera makes its traditional visit to the Proms with that most red- blooded of red-blooded operas, Carmen. Bizet’s musical tale of a Gypsy factory-worker who seduces a military corporal before discarding him for the more glamorous toreador has all the ingredients of a tightly sprung operatic drama.

Award-winning Broadway director Diane Paulus brings us a powerful new Carmen.
Passion ignites when Don José meets the fiercely independent Carmen, but she won’t give up her freedom without a fight.

The energy and emotion of Bizet’s score collide with urgent, raw choreography in this visceral new production.

Carmen

Glyndebourne

### Event Description: Carmen - LPO

#### Overview
Experience the electrifying new production of Bizet's "Carmen," brought to life by the award-winning Broadway director Diane Paulus. This powerful rendition features the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus, promising an evening of passion, drama, and unforgettable music.

#### Event Details
- **Title:** Carmen
- **Conductor:** Robin Ticciati
- **Director:** Diane Paulus
- **Performers:**
  - **Carmen:** Rihab Chaieb
  - **Don José:** Dmytro Popov
  - **Escamillo:** Dmitry Cheblykov
  - **Micaëla:** Sofia Fomina
  - **Zuniga:** Dingle Yandell
  - **Moralès:** Alex Otterburn
  - **Frasquita:** Elisabeth Boudreault
  - **Mércèdes:** Kezia Bienek
  - **Le Dancaïre:** Loïc Félix
  - **Le Remendado:** François Piolino
  - **Lillas Pastia:** Esteban Fourmi
  - **Le Guide:** John Mackenzie-Lavansch

#### Performance Schedule
- **Dates and Times:**
  - **Thu 16 May 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sun 19 May 2024:** 4.00pm
  - **Thu 23 May 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sun 26 May 2024:** 4.00pm
  - **Thu 30 May 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sun 2 Jun 2024:** 4.00pm
  - **Fri 7 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Mon 10 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Thu 13 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Sat 15 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm
  - **Mon 17 Jun 2024:** 5.00pm

#### Additional Information
- **Language:** Sung in French with English supertitles.
- **Venue:** Glyndebourne
- **Gardens Open:** 
  - 3.00pm for 5.00pm performances
  - 2.00pm for 4.00pm performances
- **Opera Timings:**
  - **5.00pm Performances:**
    - Interval 20 mins: 5.55pm
    - Opera resumes: 6.15pm
    - Interval 90 mins: 7.00pm
    - Opera resumes: 8.30pm
    - Opera ends: 9.35pm
  - **4.00pm Performances:**
    - Interval 20 mins: 4.55pm
    - Opera resumes: 5.15pm
    - Interval 90 mins: 6.00pm
    - Opera resumes: 7.30pm
    - Opera ends: 8.35pm

#### Booking Information
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Secure your seats for an unforgettable evening of opera.

#### Summary
Join us for a visceral and emotionally charged performance of "Carmen," where the energy of Bizet’s score meets raw, urgent choreography. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a timeless story of love and freedom, masterfully directed by Diane Paulus and performed by an exceptional cast and orchestra.

Join mezzo-soprano Kezia Bienek and pianist James Southall as they explore rare songs that have been hidden in the Foyle Opera Rara Collection. The programme features songs and operatic excerpts by Gaetano Donizetti and his contemporaries, mixing well-known examples of the mezzo-soprano repertoire with songs that have been hidden in the archives since their creation in the early 19th century.

Kezia Bienek

Mezzo-soprano

Events

Past events

Aug 29, 2024

Prom 52: Bizet’s Carmen from Glyndebourne · London Philharmonic Orchestra

Aug 29, 2024

Prom 52: Bizet’s Carmen from Glyndebourne · Royal Albert Hall

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Royal Albert Hall

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London Philharmonic Orchestra

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