Iconic Opera

The sultry streets of Seville come to life in Florida Grand Opera's production of Georges Bizet's iconic Carmen. One of the most recognizable operas in the canon, this sizzling tale of lust and betrayal runs the gamut from passionate romance to tragedy, belayed by Bizet's unforgettable score. Alongside the classic hallmarks of the Carmen tale we know and love, this adaptation, Directed by Maria Todaro, situates the story during the oppressive regime of Francisco Franco, with the determined Carmen fighting for freedom alongside her companions. Conducted by Ramone Tabar, this blockbuster production stars Ginger Costa-Jackson as the titular Carmen.

What Is The Story Of Carmen

The opera follows Carmen, a fiery, provocative woman at odds with the conventions of Spain in the early 18th century. Able to seduce men with her dulcet tones and feminine wiles, Carmen ensnares the heart of Don Jose, who drops everything, including his betrothed Micaela, to be with her. When Carmen tires of her latest conquest, she leaves him for the handsome bullfighter Escamillo, setting off harrowing and ultimately fatal events fuelled by jealousy, obsession, and murderous rage.