Kirstin Chavez Returns to the UK with One-Woman Show CARMEN: FIRE AND FATE

Following her debut solo recital at Cadogan Hall in 2016, internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chávez returns to the UK to perform her conceptual production Carmen - Fire and Fate, a one-woman show with dancing, drama and Bizet's stunning music. This exciting new piece will be staged at The Cervantes Theatre, Union Street, London SE1, from Monday 12 - Saturday 17 June at 7.30pm.

For Carmen, perhaps the most famous gypsy of all, the spirit never dies. The life force is so strong that it continues past the last heartbeat and final breath. She certainly lives on in Bizet's masterpiece, one of the most beloved operas in the world.

This new production is specially devised by Kirstin Chávez in collaboration with Artistic Director Johnathon Pape. Kirstin delivers Bizet's timeless music in her dusky mezzo and tells Carmen's story through the language of flamenco, choreographed by the Buenos Aires born flamenco dancer Sol Koeraus. A compelling actress and beguiling dancer as well as a renowned singer, Kirstin Chávez is the ultimate Carmen. Kirstin will sing in the original French with dialogue in English (15, 16, 17 June) and Spanish (12 and 13 June).

Kirstin Chávez has made the role of Carmen her own by exploring the character and soul of Carmen. Her seductive voice, lithe dancing and fearless characterisation combine to explore the enigma at the heart of Carmen and reveal why the fascination with her continues.

'After singing Carmen in nearly 40 different productions in so many countries around the world, I feel passionately about her way of living and being. During this one hour performance, the audience will experience an intimate view of Carmen's lust for life and freedom that ultimately led to her need to embrace death.' Kirstin Chávez

Kirstin Chávez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but spent most of her formative years in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia before settling in America. She is considered one of the most riveting and significant performing mezzo-sopranos and is recognized as one of the definitive Carmens of today; a role that she has performed across the U.S and around the world. She has built an impressive reputation as an interpreter of major roles in modern American operas alongside critical acclaim for roles such as Octavian (Der Rosenkavalier), Amneris (Aida) and Dalilah (Samson et Dalilah). In the UK she has performed Carmen for The Welsh National Opera and The Marquise de Merteuil in Luca Francesconi's Quartett at the Royal Opera House in London.

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