Bizet's "Carmen"

Carl St.Clair, conductor
Dean Anthony, stage director

Carmen – Milena Kitic
Don José – Andrew Richards
Miceala – Elizabeth Caballero
Escamillo – Kostas Smoriginas
Mercedes – Sarah Larsen
Frasquita – Amanda Opuszynski
Zuniga – Andrew Gangestad
Morales/Le Dancaïre – Keith Harris
Le Remendado – Jonathan Blalock
Pacific Chorale – John Alexander, artistic director of Southern California Children’s Chorus
Lighting Designer – Kathy Pryzgoda
Costume Coordinator – Kathryn Wilson
Wig and Make-up Coordinator – Ora Jewell-Busche

Be seduced by Bizet’s irresistible rhythms as his riveting tale of love and lust comes alive. Carmen’s unforgettable score contains intoxicating melodies and the sultry sounds of Spain — highlighted by some of opera’s finest arias and best-loved moments. Don’t miss Milena Kiti?, Orange County’s own diva and one of the leading Carmens internationally.

Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with radio personality Alan Chapman.