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Performance TitleBizet's 'Carmen'
Performance Date23 February 2013
Performance DaySaturday
Performance Time19:30
Main PerformersAntonia Sotgiu, Carmen,
Paul Charles Clarke, Don Jose,
Natasha Jouhl, Micaela,
Kevin Greenlaw, Escamillo,
Ruth Jenkins, Frasquita,
Chloe De Backer, Mercedes,
Michael Wallace, Dancairo,
Colin Judson and Chris Carroll, Remendado,
Benjamin Cahn. Zuniga,
Charles Rice, Morales,
Mike Goodenough, Lillas Pastia,
James Simmons, The Guide
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsChorus,
Capital Arts Children's Choir
ConductorsGareth Hancock
Performance NotesFollowing its highly acclaimed seasons in 2002, 2005 and 2009, this spectacular in-the-round production returns to the Royal Albert Hall in 2013. From the very first note of the much-loved overture to the final tragic chords, the very essence of Spain is brought to life in this acclaimed in-the-round production of the world's most popular opera. Bizet's rich and timeless score contains some of opera's finest arias and bestloved music. Escamillo's rousing Song of the Toreador, Carmen's bewitching Seguidilla and tantalizing Habanera and Don José's heartfelt Flower Song never fail to captivate audiences, seducing them with the sensual music and sultry rhythms of Spain.

Staged in the round and sung in English.

Paul Charles Clarke playing Don Jose lost his voice during Act 2. Collin Judson who was playing the role of Remendado stepped in singing from a position near the conductor. Remendado was played after the interval by Chris Carroll.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2013/2),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2013/3A),
Poster (RAHE/2/2013/3),
Digital Handbill,
Digital Photographs
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2013/2Bizet's 'Carmen'21 February - 3 March 2013
RAHE/6/2013/3Bizet's 'Carmen'21 February - 3 March 2013
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work8523Bizet's 'Carmen'14
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/4550Hancock; Gareth (fl 2008-); British conductor
DS/UK/4551Capital Arts Children's Choir; fl 2002-; British children's choir
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