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Global productions of Georges Bizet’s Carmen

Overview

Various international institutions have announced upcoming productions of Georges Bizet’s opera ‘Carmen’. In Australia, State Opera South Australia is scheduled to stage a new production at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide this October as part of its Golden Jubilee season. The production is directed by Laura Hansford and features soprano Charlotte Kelso in the title role. In Chile, the University of Talca is presenting a full, unreduced version of the opera to celebrate its 45th anniversary. The production involves approximately 250 artists and includes performances at the Lircay Campus Aula Magna. In Spain, the Palau de les Arts in Valencia has inaugurated its new season with a production of ‘Carmen’, marking the opera’s return to the venue after six years. Directed by Ted Huffman, the staging utilizes a minimalist and essentialist approach, featuring a large, elevated red platform and wooden chairs to avoid traditional ‘costumbrista’ or stereotypical Spanish aesthetics. The production focuses on themes of individual freedom, desire, and the conflict between social order and free will. Musical direction is led by Michele Spotti, accompanied by the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana. In Croatia, the Croatian National Theatre (HNK) in Zagreb is set to premiere a new production of ‘Carmen’ on October 23. Led by director Pier Francesco Maestrini and chief conductor Pier Giorgio Morandi, the production features an international creative team alongside local rising stars and guest soloists. Recent developments highlight the integration of Spanish dance in international interpretations. In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Opera is presenting a superproduction directed by Thaddeus Strassberger, where Antonio Najarro has integrated Spanish dance to provide a “more raw and human portrayal” of the character.

Entities

Georges Bizet · Ted Huffman · Vasilisa Berzhanskaya · Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb · State Opera South Australia

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spanish dance takes center stage in international productions of Carmen

    Interpretations of ‘Carmen’ are making international headlines, with Antonio Najarro’s production at the Los Angeles Opera and the Antonio Gades Company performing in Mexico.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    HNK Zagreb to premiere new production of Bizet’s Carmen

    The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb will premiere a new production of Bizet’s Carmen on October 23, following its nomination as a finalist for the International Opera Awards 2026.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Palau de les Arts opens season with Bizet’s ‘Carmen’

    The Palau de les Arts in Valencia opened its new season with a minimalist production of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’, directed by Ted Huffman and featuring Vasilisa Berzhanskaya.

  4. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Palau de les Arts presents new production of Georges Bizet’s Carmen

    The Palau de les Arts in Valencia presents a new production of Georges Bizet’s ‘Carmen’, directed by Ted Huffman, focusing on themes of individual freedom and social conflict.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    University of Talca to present full production of Carmen

    The University of Talca will host a full-scale production of Georges Bizet’s opera ‘Carmen,’ featuring 250 artists to celebrate the institution's 45th anniversary.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    State Opera South Australia to stage new production of Carmen

    State Opera South Australia will present a new production of Bizet’s “Carmen” at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide from October 17–24, starring soprano Charlotte Kelso.

Sources

actualitatvalenciana.com · aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl · apuntmedia.es · beckmesser.com · diarilaveu.cat · empreendedorismo.pt · excelsior.com.mx · g5noticias.cl · glamadelaide.com.au · masescena.es · noticiesdigitals.com · operawire.com · que.es · scherzo.es · tierramarillano.cl · valenciaplaza.com · vivelasfallas.es · wish.hr · zagreb.info

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history