Carmen

Opera

Georges Bizet

About

"Jamais Carmen ne cédera!” (Carmen will never give up!) Seville knows it all: Carmen will never give up because she was born free and will die free. From 5 July to 7 September, the rebellious gypsy (conceived by the pen of author Prosper Mérimée, and made immortal by the music of Georges Bizet) will return to haunt the Arena for nine evenings. The show will feature the historic stage design by Franco Zeffirelli, with costumes by Anna Anni and choreography by El Camborio.

 

With the extraordinary participation of Compañia Antonio Gades.

Location

Arena di Verona

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Language

French

Show type

Opera

Libretto

Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy

Subtitles

Italian, English

Music

Georges Bizet

Duration

Approx. 3 h 20 min, including 2 intervals

Upcoming shows

    There are no more events scheduled for this show.

Cast

Direction and set design

Franco Zeffirelli

Costumes

Anna Anni

Children's Choir

A LI. VE.

Orchestra, Coro, Ballo e Tecnici

Fondazione Arena di Verona

Chorus Master

Roberto Gabbiani

Dance Company Coordinator

Gaetano Petrosino

Director of stage design

Michele Olcese

Direttore artistico

Stella Arauzo

Plot Georges Bizet ACT I

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News

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Annunciato il cast e programma della doppia serata evento Roberto Bolle and Friends il 22 e 23 luglio 2025
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Annunciato il cast e programma della doppia serata evento Roberto Bolle and Friends il 22 e 23 luglio 2025

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Partner

Soci Fondatori

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Step into the Stalls! For a limited time only, the price of the Stalls is the same as the seats on the steps. Get your tickets for Aida on 27 July and Carmen on 14 August now!

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