In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from ‘Carmen’

The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a ...

The World’s Reigning Carmen Breaks Down Her Signature Aria

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

Review: CARMEN Sizzles with Akhmetshina Heading Stellar Cast at the Met

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 ...
The New York Times

Protesters Interrupt a Performance of ‘Carmen’ at the Met Opera

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by One of the protesters, who were arrested and removed from the hall, denounced the billionaire David H. Koch. By Adam Nagourney and Marina Harss A ...