Carmen
Georges Bizet
- “Opera Santa Barbara made a memorable debut at the Granada with Bizet’s Carmen. Nir Kabaretti was in the pit with a large and wonderful orchestra, and the singers and production were first rate. Emily Langford Johnson sang the title role as if she were born for it; a truly compelling mezzo-soprano, her castanet dance was thrilling and sexy, her mood swings convincing and emphatic. As Don Jose, Michael Hayes was splendid… some of the most magical moments belonged to Rena Harms as Micaela.”
– Charles Donelan / SB Independent
Direction
Nir Kabaretti
Nir Kabaretti
Vernon Hartman
Vernon Hartman
Baron Scarpia / Tosca
September 1997 (debut)
Chautauqua Opera
Chautauqua Opera
Tom Ruzika
Tom Ruzika
Utah Opera
Utah Opera
Artists
Emily Langford Johnson
Emily Langford Johnson
Michael Hayes
Michael Hayes
Derrick Parker
Derrick Parker
Rena Harms
Rena Harms
Donna Elvira / Don Giovanni
November 2015
Micaëla / Carmen
March 2009 (debut)
Jamie Offenbach
Jamie Offenbach
Don Basilio / The Barber of Seville
May 2001 (debut)
Paul Sahuc
Paul Sahuc
Simon Lee
Simon Lee
Ciera Lamborn
Ciera Lamborn
Sara Campbell