“Jamais Carmen ne cédera!” Seville knows it well: Carmen will never surrender, born free and determined to die free. From 5 July to 7 September, the rebellious gypsy (brought to life by writer Prosper Mérimée and immortalised by Georges Bizet's music) returns to captivate the Arena for nine unforgettable evenings, thanks to a historic rendition by Franco Zeffirelli, complemented by the costumes of Anna Anni and the choreography of El Camborio.