CARMEN by George Bizet

CARMEN is widely accepted as the most famous opera of all time, and Opera San Luis Obispo’s grand production of the timeless work promises to land far above expectations with an internationally acclaimed cast of opera stars, expansive ballet, spectacular two-story sets, vivid costumes: all accompanied by the fantastic OperaSLO Grand Orchestra! A countywide arts collaboration, this epic production will unify artists and other non-profits throughout San Luis Obispo County, including Civic Ballet San Luis Obispo, Applause Children’s Theater, several collaborating choruses, and others. Carmen will be directed by Joshua Wentz (OSLO Debut), choreographed by Drew Silvaggio, and conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff.

The opera will be sung in French with English subtitles. Experience opera in grand proportions! Carmen is the perfect first opera just as sure as it’s a “homerun” for seasoned opera lovers to revisit.