Carmen Bizet

When a freespirited Gypsy is arrested an impressionable soldier is charmed into letting her go But having risked everything to be with her and lost his hopes of happiness soon turn into a jealous rage With equal parts danger and desire Carmen is an intoxicating cocktail that never fails to excite the senses Spanish mezzosoprano María José Montiel plays the seductive sevillana in this festive production from The Giant Egg in Beijing Streamed on Bizets birthday this performance is part of OperaVisions events celebrating the inaugural World Opera Day on 25 October 2019