Georges Bizet

OISEAUX REBELLES Will Come to Zurich Opera House in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

Ballet Zurich will present Oiseaux Rebelles, a double bill featuring choreographies by Dani Rowe and Mats Ek, in September at the Zurich Opera House. Learn more here!

Photos: LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN at Merola Opera Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program is continuing its 2026 season with La Tragédie de Carmen. See photos of the condensed adaptation of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, created by visionary theatre director Peter Brook.

Violinist Esther Abrami to Release Album AMOUR on Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

Violinist Esther Abrami announced her new album Amour on Sony Classical, marking her first large-scale composition. The debut single features a solo violin and orchestra arrangement of Zdeněk Fibich's Moods, Impressions and Souvenirs.

Initial Cast Set For CARMEN Northern Ireland Opera Debut at Grand Opera House Belfast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026

Northern Ireland Opera announced the first cast and creative team for its inaugural staging of Bizet's Carmen at Belfast's Grand Opera House, directed by Artistic Director Cameron Menzies.

The Savonlinna Opera Festival Will Return to Finland in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026

The Savonlinna Opera Festival will return to Finland with a season themed 'Echoes of Italy,' featuring productions of The Marriage of Figaro, Nabucco, Carmen and other works at the historic Olavinlinna Castle on the shores of Lake Saimaa. 

CARMEN to Open Wilmington Concert Opera's Fall Season in Delaware and Pennsylvania
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

Wilmington Concert Opera announced a collaboration with Philadelphia-based Opera Fresca to perform Bizet's CARMEN in the original French with English supertitles, with two weekends of semi-staged performances in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

Bizet's CARMEN To Be Performed At The El Portal Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026

Valley Opera and Performing Arts will present Bizet's Carmen at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, directed by Dylan F. Thomas with the VOPA Orchestra conducted by Noreen Green.

LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN to be Presented at Merola Opera Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program will continue its 2026 season with La Tragédie de Carmen, a condensed adaptation of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, created by theatre director Peter Brook.

CARMEN Will Come to Vienna in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

The Vienna Opera Summer festival will return to Austria this summer with a new production of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen,” at the Opernarena am Heumarkt in Vienna.

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present MASTERWORKS: MUSICAL WANDERLUST Season Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Western Piedmont Symphony will close its 61st season with Masterworks: Musical Wanderlust at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory, N.C., featuring pianist Sheng Cai performing Saint-Saëns' 'Egyptian' Piano Concerto.

Opera Arlington Will Perform CARMEN Reimagined on the Soccer Pitch
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

Opera Arlington will present Bizet's CARMEN reimagined in 1920s Spain, with Escamillo recast as a star footballer, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas.

BALLET CLASSICS UNDER THE STARS To Premiere At Sanctuary Of The Arts
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 26, 2026

The Miami City Ballet Orchestra will make its on-stage debut as the featured attraction at Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables, performing ballet and classical masterworks conducted by Maestro Gary Sheldon.

Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.

Cape Town Opera Will Perform CARMEN At Artscape This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

Cape Town Opera will present a new production of Bizet's CARMEN at the Artscape Opera House, featuring CTO House Soloist Nonhlanhla Yende in the title role alongside tenor Lukhanyo Moyake and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

CARMEN To Be Presented By Opéra De Montréal At Place Des Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

Carmen by Georges Bizet will be presented by Opéra de Montréal this spring. Conducted by Jean-Marie Zeitouni and directed by Anna Theodosakis, the production features an international cast. Performances will take place at Place des Arts in Montreal.

Review: San Diego Opera Performs Bizet's CARMEN at San Diego Civic Center
by Ron Bierman - Apr 3, 2026

Carmen is the world’s third most performed opera. Its tale of the doomed love affair between an innocent young soldier and a beguiling young woman unconstrained by conventional beliefs was seen in more than 6,000 productions on five continents last year. This performance was in the opera’s original French with Spanish and English translations displayed above the stage.

CARMEN Closes Seattle Opera’s 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Seattle Opera will present CARMEN, featuring Grammy-winning mezzos J'Nai Bridges and Sasha Cooke, from May 2-17, 2026 at McCaw Hall. Learn more about the production here!

Opera San Jose Reveals 26/27 Season - DON GIOVANNI, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the company’s 43rd season, a line up that offers audiences classic operatic favorites, a groundbreakingAmerican musical, and the company’s first-ever John Adams opera.

CHORUS OPERA Will Come to Teatr Wielki This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

The Polish National Opera will present the opera concert “Chorus Opera” this spring at Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera. Performances are scheduled for April 22, April 23, April 28, and April 29, 2026.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Honor Six Women at Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will present awards to six women for their significant contributions to theatre on March 26, 2026. The event, featuring a Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, will take place at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Ted Lange and Florence LaRue, the evening will celebrate the achievements of individuals including posthumous Infinity Award winners Carmen De Lavallade and Diane Ladd. The ceremony will commence with a recep