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Opera
A new production of Bizet's opera pits an independent woman against an oppressive regime
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Opera
Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina is exceptional in the title role of Bizet's opera, but what's the Duchess of Alba doing here?
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An exciting new production of Carmen, an evening with author Kate Atkinson, and musical fun for the family
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It's a great year for beguiling women at the Sussex country opera house, with Carmen and Cleopatra among those weaving their seductive spells
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Opera
Welcome return of Bizet's opera in an action-packed production brings two great singers to the fore
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Opera
From Philip Glass to Puccini and Wagner, the new season at the Coliseum crosses cultural boundaries and has something for everyone
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Opera
The superstar singer performs one of the most exciting roles in the repertoire as part of the Royal Albert Hall's 150th anniversary programme
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Opera
An exciting young cast and director breathe new life into a tune-filled classic
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Opera
Free lunchtime entertainment for Londoners, with music from this year's productions
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Opera
An opera inspired by a classic novel joins the repertoire at London's own country house opera
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Opera
An operatic Italian double bill, a fresh take on a classic, and dance of intoxicating beauty are highlights from Covent Garden
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Dance
The Royal Ballet’s The Firebird triple bill blends tradition, high emotion and neo-classicism in an exciting end of season programme
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Opera
In an updating of Bizet's opera, the action opens in a hospital and charts only three central characters
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Opera
Barrie Kosky is one of the most exciting directors, and Carmen one of the best works in the repertoire. Theirs is a marriage made in heaven, if you love vaudeville
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Flirtation races towards tragedy in an 80-minute version of Bizet's Carmen that gets to the heart of its colourful characters
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The very best opera and ballet to book in this Winter Season at the Royal Opera House
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Opera
Carmen loves the men who don't love her. But when one of them weakens, disaster ensues for all involved
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English National Opera reveals new productions and commissions alongside plans to perform in smaller venues
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Francesca Zambello's taut, back-to-classics production of Bizet's ever-popular opera is revived for another season