San Diego Opera Presents Bizet's CARMEN

Bizet's masterpiece returns to Southern California with an international cast of incredible stars.

Carmen is one hot gypsy – but play with her and you will get burned. Naïve young soldier Don José falls for her, leaving his sweetheart Micaëla for a life of crime with Carmen’s gang of gypsy smugglers. But when Carmen callously drops José for superstar “Toreador” Escamillo, his jealousy ignites, bursting into an emotional bonfire that could destroy them all.

Burning up the stage will be a sizzling Carmen – the sumptuous voiced mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze – with charismatic tenor Salvatore Licitra as Don José and roguish baritone Wayne Tigges as Escamillo. Carmen’s passionate music is so well-known and beloved that it has become immortalized as the quintessential opera. Our production will frame these celebrated melodies in a fittingly traditional setting: mantillas, lace, swirling capes, and the flair of classic Spain that will draw you deeply into an evening of unforgettable opera.

In French with English translations above the stage.

Performances May 14 (7PM), 17 (7PM), 20 (8PM) and 22 (2PM). Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego. Tickets $35-$195 (Saturdays $35-$220). (619) 533-7000. www.sdopera.com


Presenter / Producer: San Diego Opera

Listed Categories
Music > Opera


Event Phone: 619-533-7000

Venue
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 3rd Ave.
Downtown, San Diego
San Diego CA 92104

Regions:
San Diego


Performance Dates: 5/14/2011 - 5/22/2011

Saturday, 05/14/2011 Tuesday, 05/17/2011 Friday, 05/20/2011 Sunday, 05/22/2011

Performance Times
Saturday, 5/14/11 at 7PM
Tuesday, 5/17/11 at 7PM
Friday, 5/20/11 at 8PM
Sunday, 5/22/11 at 2PM

Ticket Information:
Tickets $35-$195 (Saturdays $35-$220). (619) 533-7000. www.sdopera.com

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