Organization

Conductor

Gary Thor Wedow

Stage director

Carson Gilmore

Chorus master

Aaron Howe

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Denise Wernly

Mercedes

Soprano

Ingela Onstad

Frasquita

Cecilia Violetta López

Michaela

Baritone

Octavio Moreno

Escamillo

Tenor

James Flora

Don José

Eliza Bonet

Carmen

Olga Perez Flora

Opera Southwest

Others

Opera Southwest Chorus

Set designer

Dahl Delu

Costume designer

Kaylee Silcocks

Wig & Makeup Designer

Jacqueline Chavez

Lighting designer

Daniel Chapman

Isaac Hurtado

Javier Ortiz

Dancaire

Ángel Vargas

Remendado

Bass

Santiago Meza

Zuniga

Michael Hix

Morales

Spanish

Albuquerque

United States

National Hispanic Cultural Center Albuquerque

Carmen Bizet

Public

English

Approved

Carmen is one of the most popular operas of our time. “Habanera” and “Toreador” are well-known arias that linger in your mind long after the performance is over. The controversial themes of rebellion, immorality, and the tragic death of the main character shocked French audiences when it was initially performed. The opera’s popularity and the main character’s notoriety left lasting impressions on audiences for decades.

The tale revolves around a passionate love triangle between Carmen, a seductive cigarette girl, Don Jose, a solider, and Escamillo, a handsome bullfighter. Despite Don Jose’s efforts to resist her charms, he succumbs to Carmen’s enchantment, resulting in his downfall and Carmen’s demise.

The presentation of Carmen will be in Spanish. The translation by Eduardo de Bray, dates back to 1904 and comes from a Barcelona zarzuela company.

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew

Ensemble