Jean-Luc Ballestra

Carmen - Opéra National de Paris

Calixto Bieito

Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna

The first words uttered by Carmen mark one of the greatest entrances in the history of opera and express all that need be said: “Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame…” With a devilish sway of the hips and a hint of Andalusian flair, the beautiful cigar-maker sets her sights on a soldier: Don José. Fate will do the rest.