From her first appearance on stage, it was clear that mezzo Aigul Akhmetshina was no flash in the pan when she gave us a scorching Carmen when this production was new just two years ago. The program ...

Aigul Akhmetshina, performing now at the Met, shares her thoughts on what it takes to bring the famous Habanera to life.

Stephen Costell and Stephanie d'Oustrac in 'Carmen.' Photo by Karen Almond From its opening fanfare through its iconic arias to its tragic climax, Carmen has been a staple of the opera repertoire for ...

This show has the tragic touch! Brooklyn’s oldest opera company will kick off its 50th season with perennial favorite “Carmen.” The 19th century tragedy by Georges Bizet, opening on Nov. 23, is a ...