Saturday January 27, 2024 at 12:55pm, EST
Met New Production
Met Opera Live in HD: Georges Bizet’s CARMEN
Libretto by Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halevy
NOTE: An Encore screening is scheduled for Sunday February 4, 2024 (click for tickets)

The fiery depiction of a woman who craves love but stirs obsession and jealousy along the way is one of the most popular operas of all the time. Carmen attracts opera lovers and newcomers alike for familiar, sweeping melodies that are as irresistible as the title character herself, who has also become a defining female cultural figure.

The new modern staging by acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell stars rising mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina in the title role, leading a powerhouse quartet that includes tenor Piotr Beczała as Don José, soprano Angel Blue as Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo.

Maestro Daniele Rustioni conducts Bizet’s score, which includes some of the most famous arias in opera, such as the Habanera and the Toreador Song.

Approximately 3h55m including 1 full intermission, and 1 short intermission break. Refreshments available for purchase.

Tickets $32.50 members / $25.00 students / $35.00 general public.
Note: Online tickets automatically shut off 1 hour before the performance start time.

View the trailer for Carmen here.