“Et si je t'aime, prends garde à toi – if I love you, take care,” sings Carmen in her world-famous Habanera. Love is a game to her, or at least a rebellious bird. Lively, perhaps capricious, but fun. Don José's love, on the other hand, is really dangerous – not a game, but deadly serious. If I love you, beware: not a flirtation, a threat. Sebastian Nübling's production shows Carmen as a gripping journey into the subconscious of a murderer, far removed from all Spanish clichés. With audience favorite Atalla Ayan as Don José and the Carmen debut of Ida Ränzlöv.

Carmen

Stuttgart Opera

In his opera Rossini brought together a string of well-known “commedia dll’arte” characters of which he formed an irresistible comedy – full of intrigue and charade: the mercenary guardian Doctor Bartolo and his conniving henchman Basilio, his wealthy charge Rosina and her secret lover Lindoro (alias Count Almaviva) and finally the barber Figaro himself, who assists the young couple in the pursuit of their love against all odds. The opera’s world premiere in 1816 was accompanied by boos and catcalls – only to get firmly established in the world of opera shortly after. Rossini’s work by now has developed into one of the most popular and most frequently played operas world-wide.

Il barbiere di Siviglia

The members of the International Opera Studio present a recital program in the foyer of the opera house, accompanied by Vlad Iftinca on the piano.

Laura Orueta

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Feb 14 - Mar 13, 2026

Carmen · Staatsoper Stuttgart

Jun 14 - Jul 14, 2026

Il barbiere di Siviglia · Staatsoper Stuttgart

Jun 15, 2026

6. Song Recital · Staatsorchester Stuttgart

Future and recently performed repertoire

Berta in The Barber of Seville by Rossini

Staatsoper Stuttgart

Mercedes in Carmen by Bizet

Staatsoper Stuttgart

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