Ken Howard/Metropolitan OperaRoberto Alagna's exciting presence as the soldier and Elina Garanca's flawless voice in the title role can't quite redeem this production.
Carmen, opera's favorite bad girl, is sexy, unpredictable and fascinating -- everything the Met's new production of Bizet's "Carmen" is not...Read more (ny post)
The excellent mezzo Elina Garanča played up Carmen's toughness. With her purring low range and free upper register, she sounded fabulous and brought out the character's visceral strength and independence, creating an indelible impression...Read more
Here's a version of Maria Ewin's Carmen I really, really enjoyed. (w sj)
The excellent mezzo Elina Garanča played up Carmen's toughness. With her purring low range and free upper register, she sounded fabulous and brought out the character's visceral strength and independence, creating an indelible impression...Read more
Here's a version of Maria Ewin's Carmen I really, really enjoyed. (w sj)
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