Discover Carmen, the most famous of operas, as it was seen by the first spectators at the Opéra Comique in 1875. Thanks to the Palazzetto Bru Zane’s scientific approach, plunge into the heart of the sets designed for the creation of Bizet’s masterpiece. This is a spectacular event for a work that has toured the world and given rise to multiple interpretations. The colorful costumes designed by Christian Lacroix and the majestic Spanish tableaux enhance a piece of music that will remain with us for a long time. If love is a rebellious bird, beware!

Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Created in Paris in 1875
Recored in Opera de Rouen – Normandie

Coproduced by Bru Zane France, Opéra de Rouen Normandie, Opéra Royal – Château de Versailles Spectacles, Palazzetto Bru Zane – Centre de musique romantique française
With the Orchestra of the Opéra de Rouen Normandie, Choir Accentus / Opéra de Rouen Normandie, Maîtrise du Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Rouen
With Carmen: Deepa Johnny, Don José: Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Micaela: Iulia Maria Dan, Escamillo: Nicolas Courjal, Frasquita: Faustine de Monès, Mercedes: Floriane Hasler, Le Remendado: Thomas Morris, Le Dancaïre: Florent Karrer, Zuniga: Nicolas Brooymans, Morales: Yoann Dubruque
Musical direction: Ben Glassberg
Stage direction: Romain Gilbert
Scenography: Antoine Fontaine
Costumes: Christian Lacroix
Choregraphy: Vincent Chaillet
Directed by Jean-Pierre Loisil

Co-produced by Camera lucida productions, France Télévisions – France 3 Normandie, Opéra de Rouen Normandie
French broadcaster: France Télévisions
International sales: CLPB Rights