«Près des remparts de Séville» and in the heart of Verona, Franco Zeffirelli’s historical Carmen makes its comeback (23 June - 6 September), with costumes by Anna Anni and sets by El Camborio.
Five shows to be captivated by the allure of a breathtaking Seville, and by Carmen, the rebel gypsy who chases freedom, embraces life, risk and passion without reserves, never lies, and cautions her suitors like this: «Si tu ne m’aimes pas, je t’aime/Si je t’aime, prends garde à toi!» (If you don’t love me, I will love you/If I love you, then beware!).
Carmen
by Georges Bizet
Opéra-comique in four acts
Booklet by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Conductor Daniel Oren
Direction and set design Franco Zeffirelli
Costumes Anna Anni
Lighting design Paolo Mazzon
Choreography El Camborio
Arena di Verona Orchestra, Choir, Corps de Ballet and Technical team
Choirmaster Ulisse Trabacchin
Children's choir A.LI.VE. conducted by Paolo Facincani