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Global productions of Georges Bizet’s Carmen

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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. The principal cast includes Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Charles Castronovo, Ruth Iniesta, and Davide Luciano. 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. This premiere occurs as HNK Zagreb has been named a finalist for Recent developments highlight the International Opera Awards 2026 integration of Spanish dance in international interpretations. In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Opera Company category. 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.

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  1. 2026-10-12 17:45 UTC Global productions of Georges Bizet’s Carmen
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  3. 2026-10-04 17:52 UTC Global productions of Georges Bizet’s Carmen
  4. 2026-09-28 23:41 UTC Global productions of Georges Bizet’s Carmen

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