The Making of Carmen at Opera Versailles

In 2025, the Royal Opera of Versailles staged a meticulous revival of Bizet’s “Carmen” 150 years after the composer’s death, restoring the raw passion that scandalized audiences at its 1875 premiere. Join Director Romain Gilbert, Conductor Hervé Niquet, singers Adèle Charvet and Julien Behr, and Director of Opera Versailles Laurent Brunner as they discuss the fascinating process of staging this historic performance. Learn how the team used sletches and notebooks from the 1875 premiere to guide their production. From set designs to historic instruments, this production of Bizet's "Carmen" is as close as you can get to the original.