The Metropolitan Opera: Carmen

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The Metropolitan Opera: Carmen

Released Jan 27

3h 45m

Drama

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Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera's most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries. Dazzling young mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the complex and volatile title role, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen's troubled lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the loyal Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo. Daniele Rustioni conducts Bizet's heart-pounding score.

Deborah

The best Carmen I have ever seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/24

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Marilane

Loved the music . The stars were marvelous and the always-fantastic chorus was great..Im Not sure a thing was gained by changing from a cigarette factory to a guns factory but the point of an opera is music and it was grand.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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dm

It was a new set design. Excellent performance

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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Robert K

First time attendee to a Met Opera in the cinema theatre...my friend and I absolutely loved it! Well done and the behind the scenes parts were informative, too. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Kenneth J. M

having seen several at Met this is as close as you could get. introduction and behind the scenes interview and seeing the crew work like we were standing in the wings. wonderful experience all around and this is at least our 4th.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Patricia G

Fabulous performance of a new production of one of the most popular operas. Exceptional cast, especially the mezzo soprano in the title role of Carmen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Carrie Cracknell

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Aigul Akhmetshina

Carmen

Piotr Beczala

Don José

Angel Blue

Micaëla

Kyle Ketelsen

Escamillo

Georges Bizet

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Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera's most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries. Dazzling young mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the complex and volatile title role, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen's troubled lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the loyal Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo. Daniele Rustioni conducts Bizet's heart-pounding score.

Director: Carrie Cracknell
Distributor: Fathom Events
Genre: Drama, Musical
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 3h 45m