French Director Staging "Carmen" in Ljubljana

Ljubljana, 21 January - The Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and the leading producer for the arts in the country, Cankarjev dom, are putting on a new coproduction which is bound to become a box-office success. A new take on one of the most popular operas ever, "Carmen" by Georges Bizet's, will premiere at Cankarjev dom on 24 and 25 January.

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; (left to right) Sophie Fournier, Andzelina Svacka and Annie Vavrille, who are to alternate as Carmen. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; (left to right) Sophie Fournier, Andzelina Svacka and Annie Vavrille, who are to alternate as Carmen.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Andzelina Svacka, who is to alternate as Carmen. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Andzelina Svacka, who is to alternate as Carmen.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Annie Vavrille, alternating as Carmen. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Annie Vavrille, alternating as Carmen.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; director Charles Roubaud. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; director Charles Roubaud.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: singer Sophie Fournier, who is to appear as Carmen. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: singer Sophie Fournier, who is to appear as Carmen.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; tenor Branko Robinsak. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; tenor Branko Robinsak.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: custom designer Katia Duflot. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: custom designer Katia Duflot.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Cankarjev dom managing director Mitja Rotovnik (left) and Igor Irgolic, the vice-chairman of oil retailer Petrol, the main sponsor. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Cankarjev dom managing director Mitja Rotovnik (left) and Igor Irgolic, the vice-chairman of oil retailer Petrol, the main sponsor.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Cankarjev dom managing director Mitja Rotovnik. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom: Cankarjev dom managing director Mitja Rotovnik.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; conductor Peter Feranec. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference ahead of the opening night for Georges Bizet's "Carmen", a co-production of the Ljubljana Opera and Ballet House and Cankarjev dom; conductor Peter Feranec.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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