Carmen at The Metropolitan Opera
Opening Jan 19 2017 – Feb 18 2017
Two French mezzo-sopranos, Sophie Koch and Clémentine Margaine, alternate as Bizet’s immortal heroine. Tenor Marcelo Álvarez is her hapless soldier Don José, and newcomer Maria Agresta—a sensation in her debut in La Bohème in the current Met season—is the devoted Micaëla, who fights to save him. Dan Ettinger and Louis Langrée share conducting duties.
| Dan Ettinger | Louis Langree | Maria Agresta |
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| Conductor | Conductor | Micaela |
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| Janai Brugger | Sophie Koch | Clementine Margaine |
| Micaela | Carmen | Carmen |
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| Marcelo Alvarez | Kyle Ketelsen | Michael Todd Simpson |
| Don Jose | Escamillo | Escamillo |
World premiere: Opéra Comique, Paris, 1875. Bizet’s masterpiece of the gypsy seductress who lives by her own rules has had an impact far beyond the opera house. The opera’s melodic sweep is as irresistible as the title character herself, a force of nature who has become a defining female cultural figure. Carmen was a scandal at its premiere but soon after became a triumphal success and has remained one of the most frequently staged operas in the world.
Opening Jan 19, 2017
Closing Feb 18, 2017
Production – Sir Richerd Eyre
Lighting Designer – Peter Mumford
Set & Costume Designer – Rob Howell
Choreographer – Christopher Wheeldon
Georges Bizet (1838–1875) was known as a brilliant student and prodigy, but his works only found lasting success after his untimely death—most notably Carmen, which premiered three months before he died. Librettist Henri Meilhac (1831–1897) would subsequently provide the libretto for Massenet’s Manon (1884).
His collaborator on Carmen was Ludovic Halévy (1834–1908), the nephew of composer Jacques Fromental Halévy (creator of the opera La Juive and Bizet’s father-in-law). The libretto is based on a novella by Prosper Mérimée (1803–1870), a French dramatist, historian, and archaeologist.
Accessibility
What access and parking is available for visitors with disabilities?
You may purchase tickets for wheelchair, removable armrest and companion seat locations at the box office, by phone (212-362-6000), online or by mail. View the seat map for the date and time of the performance you would like to attend for available locations. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please call 212-362-6000.
Wheelchair Location Seats
By selecting a wheelchair location seat, your seat will always be removed to accommodate your wheelchair.
Removable Armrest Seats
If requested, the armrest on the aisle may be removed to make it easier for patrons with a disability to access their seat. The armrest will be replaced once seated.
Please note: You must notify an usher on the night of the performance for assistance with transfer into your seat. In order to purchase a companion seat, a wheelchair or removable armrest seat must also be included in your order.
Accessible Entrances & Restrooms
The wheelchair access entrance is on the Concourse level (Founders Hall). There is a wheelchair accessible telephone and ladies’rest room in Founders Hall. There are also accessible gentlemen’s and ladies’ rest rooms on the Parterre, Grand Tier, and Dress Circle levels.
More Information HERE
Carmen at The Metropolitan Opera
