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

Glamorous, wealthy and recently widowed, can Hanna outwit the swarm of suitors in her search for true love? Danielle de Niese leads a stellar cast in this laugh-out-loud classic, which is sure to put a smile on your face as it spins around the glittering ballrooms of 1900s Paris.

The Merry Widow

### Event Description: The Merry Widow - LPO

#### Overview
Experience the opulence and charm of classic Hollywood with a lavish new staging of Lehár’s sparkling romantic comedy, "The Merry Widow." This production, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus, promises to be a delightful journey through the glittering ballrooms of 1900s Paris. 

#### Plot
Glamorous, wealthy, and recently widowed, Hanna Glawari, played by the stellar Danielle de Niese, navigates a swarm of suitors in her quest for true love. This laugh-out-loud classic is sure to put a smile on your face with its enchanting storyline and captivating performances.

#### Key Details
- **Conductor:** John Wilson (with Lee Reynolds conducting on 26 July)
- **Director:** Cal McCrystal
- **Cast:**
  - Danielle de Niese as Hanna Glawari
  - Germán Olvera as Count Danilo
  - Thomas Allen as Baron Mirko Zeta
  - Soraya Mafi as Valencienne
  - Michael McDermott as Camille de Rosillon
  - Alex Otterburn as Viscount Cascada
  - Nkululeko Innocent Masuku as Raoul de St Brioche
  - Tom Edden as Njegus
  - Michael Wallace as Kronow
  - Rachel Taylor as Olga
  - Adam Marsden as Bogdanovitch
  - Emily Hodkinson as Sylviane
  - John Mackenzie-Lavansch as Pritschitsch
  - Melissa Gregory as Praskowia

#### Performance Schedule
- **June 2024:** 9 (4.00pm), 11 (5.00pm), 16 (4.00pm), 19 (5.00pm), 22 (5.00pm), 26 (5.00pm), 29 (5.00pm)
- **July 2024:** 1 (5.00pm), 4 (5.00pm), 7 (4.00pm), 11 (5.00pm), 14 (4.00pm), 17 (5.00pm), 20 (5.00pm), 23 (5.00pm), 26 (5.00pm), 28 (4.00pm)

#### Additional Information
- **Language:** Sung in English in a new version by Stephen Plaice and Marcia Bellamy with English supertitles.
- **Venue:** Glyndebourne
- **Photography:** Jill Wachter/Trunk Archive
- **Art Direction & Design:** Ollie Winser

#### Booking
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss the chance to witness this enchanting production that combines humor, romance, and the timeless music of Lehár.

#### Performance Timings
- **Gardens Open:** 3.00pm (2.00pm for 9, 16 June and 7, 14, 28 July)
- **Opera Starts:** 5.00pm (4.00pm for 9, 16 June and 7, 14, 28 July)
- **Intervals:** 
  - 20 mins at 5.45pm (4.45pm for 9, 16 June and 7, 14, 28 July)
  - 90 mins at 7.00pm (6.00pm for 9, 16 June and 7, 14, 28 July)
- **Opera Resumes:** 
  - 6.05pm and 8.30pm (5.05pm and 7.30pm for 9, 16 June and 7, 14, 28 July)
- **Opera Ends:** 9.05pm (8.05pm for 9, 16 June and 7, 14, 28 July)

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and romance with "The Merry Widow." Book your tickets now!

### 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.

Making its ENO premiere, this critically acclaimed modern opera set 500 years ago tells the story that still resonates today. With hostile forces on every side, Mary I of Scotland attempts to secure a happy future for herself and her country.

Alex Otterburn

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 18 Feb, 2025

Mary, Queen of Scots · English National Opera

Past events

1 - 24 Aug, 2024

Carmen · Glyndebourne

17 - 28 Jul, 2024

The Merry Widow · Glyndebourne

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viscount Cascada in The Merry Widow by Lehár

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Moralès in Carmen by

London Philharmonic Orchestra

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