Bizet’s “Carmen” at Cairo Opera House for Two Nights

03 March 2024

In accord with the Cairo Opera House’s cultural mission to revive world art classics and international operas, the Cairo Opera Company presents Opera “Carmen” at the Main Hall on 6 & 8 March at 8 p.m. The production is directed by Hazem Tayel with the participation of the Cairo Opera Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Nader Abbassi, and the Cairo Opera Choir, coached by Mina Hanna.
Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” is a searing depiction of love, obsession and jealousy. It tells the story of Don José, a naïve soldier, who is seduced by the fiery gypsy Carmen. Abandoning his childhood sweetheart and turning his back on his military career, the opera follows José in his pursuit of Carmen’s attention and eventually his downfall.
Dances are choreographed by Erminia Kamel, lighting by Yasser Shaalan, and set design by Mohamed Abdel Razik.
French mezzo-soprano Marie Karall features the role of Carmen, Moustafa Medhat Amr Medhat alternate in the role of Don José, Dalia Farouk and Mona Rafla alternate in the role of Micaëla, Tamer Tawfik and Moustafa Mohamed alternate in the role of Escamillo, Reda El Wakil features the role of Zuniga, Christine Magdy and Nora El Alfy alternate in the role of Frasquita, Gihan Fayed features the role of Mercédès, Ibrahim Nagui and Ossama Ali alternate in the role of Le Dancaïre, Ahmed Farouk and Mina Raphael alternate in the role of Le Remendado, Khaled Samir and Elhamy Amin alternate in the role of Moralès, and Ramez Lebbad features the role of Lillas Pastia.
The Cairo Opera Company was officially founded in 1964 and has a vast repertoire that includes more than 32 opera productions. Members of the Company performed notable roles at the most prestigious venues worldwide. Through years of dedication and diligence, the Cairo Opera Company succeeded in amassing a fan base of opera enthusiasts and music lovers.