Bizet: Carmen (Royal Opera House, London 2024, Director: Marr)

Georges Bizet's "Carmen" is one of the most performed operas in the repertoire. Damiano Michieletto's production tells the story of the freedom-loving Carmen, whose relationship with Don José escalates between passion, jealousy, and violence. The leads include Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen, Piotr Beczała as Don José, Kostas Smoriginas as Escamillo, and Olga Kulchynska as Micaëla.

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House performs under the direction of Antonello Manacorda. The cast is complemented by Blaise Malaba as Zuniga, Grisha Martirosyan as Moralès, Sarah Dufresne as Frasquita, and Gabrielė Kupšytė as Mercédès. In addition to the recording of the London production, the release includes bonus material with insights into the production and the music.