CARMEN: Georges Bizet, 1875. A fiercely independent gypsy destroys the honour and mental stability of her soldier lover and in revenge he kills her. Original commission from English National Opera. This is a complete version with dialogues, used for Calixto Bieito’s ENO production but there are various reduced versions of it available, produced over the years for Scottish Opera-go-round and Co-opera Co. among others.
