If desire is the spark of love, then Carmen has ignited a thousand infernos. Opera's quintessential femme fatale, Carmen shows us she's that and so much more--a fearless, flirtatious force of nature who refuses to answer to anyone but herself. Her confidence attracts the attention of Don Jose, whose passion turns to obsession, then spirals into madness. When Jose threatens Carmen with death should she refuse him, she chooses freedom over all. Featuring some of opera's best-known melodies, from the sultry "Habanera" to the rousing "Toreador Song," Carmen is an ageless ode to one woman's fierce independence.
Cast and Creative Team for Carmen at Cincinnati Opera
Carmen: J’Nai Bridges
Don José: Stephen Costello
Escamillo: Christian Pursell
Micaëla: Janai Brugger
Zuniga: Andre Courville
El Dancaïro: Thomas Dreeze
El Remendado: Victor Ryan Robertson
Frasquita: Raven McMillon
Mercedes: Melody Wilson
Conductor: Ramón Tebar
Stage Director: Omer Ben Seadia
Lighting Designer: Thomas C. Hase
Costume Director: Rebecca Senske
Wig & Makeup Designer: James Geier
Sound Designer: Jonathan Burke
Chorus Master: Henri Venanzi
Featuring the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Opera Chorus
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