One of the world's most popular operas, forming the 'C' in the famed ABC of opera, Carmen is a sizzling tale of lust and betrayal that runs the gamut from passionate romance to tragedy, belayed by Bizet's unforgettable score. Returning to the Royal Opera House this season, Olivier winner Damiano Michieletto's seductive five-star production updates the story to 1970s Spain in a naturalistic setting that captures the simmering heat of the beloved work.
