- Musikalische Leitung – Thomas Wise
- Inszenierung – Constanza Macras
- Sinfonieorchester Basel
- Chor des Theater Basel
- Extrachor des Theater Basel
- 3 hours with break
- Interesting for people aged 14+
- En français, with German surtitles, with English surtitles
- Dialogues in English
Repertoire classic as an energetic revue
In her operatic debut, Argentinian choreographer Constanza Macras liberates the famous title heroine from frills and castanets and presents her as a glamorous rebel. A circus-like dance revue spectacle full of pop references unfolds over the abysmal story of a jealous murder.
Constanza Macras brings pop culture onto the stage: sexy costumes, erotic dances, slow-motion boxing matches. It is a constant citation of films, images and figures.
Digital book table
Together with the dramaturgy department, the Basel Kulturhaus Bider & Tanner has been curating the book table for our plays for many years. Now this selection of books, CDs, DVDs, catalogues and sheet music is available at any time in the online shop. It's worth browsing regularly.
Mezzo-soprano Rachael Wilson will take part in the panel discussion entitled ‹Gewalt an Frauen – Tatort Bühne› in the foyer on November 30. The event is taking place as part of the ‹16 Tage gegen Gewalt an Frauen› prevention campaign.
Mediathek
- Musikalische Leitung – (01.12.2024 / 26.12.2024 / 28.01.2025 / 22.03.2025 / 17.06.2025), (06.04.2025 / 16.04.2025 / 23.04.2025)
- Inszenierung –
- Bühne –
- Kostüme –
- Lichtdesign –
- Chorleitung –
- Dramaturgie –
- Carmen –
- Don José – (26.12.2024 / 28.01.2025 / 22.03.2025 / 06.04.2025 / 16.04.2025 / 23.04.2025 / 17.06.2025), (01.12.2024)
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Micaëla –
(22.03.2025 / 06.04.2025 / 17.06.2025), Charlotte Bonnet,(01.12.2024 / 26.12.2024 / 28.01.2025 / 16.04.2025 / 23.04.2025),Anaïs Constans
- Escamillo –
- Moralès/Dancairo –
- Remendado –
- Frasquita –
- Mercédès –
- Zuniga, Leutnant –
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Lillias Pastia –
Knut Vikström Precht
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Tänzer:innen –
Sofia Seta,(01.12.2024 / 22.03.2025 / 06.04.2025),Giada Grieco,(26.12.2024 / 28.01.2025 / 16.04.2025 / 23.04.2025 / 17.06.2025),Kacper Szklarski,Knut Vikström Precht,Arturo Bernal
- Chor des Theater Basel
- Extrachor des Theater Basel
- Mädchenkantorei Basel
- Sinfonieorchester Basel
It was to be expected that a politically minded artist like Macras would not be satisfied with the usual cliché of the femme fatale.
'I work a lot with quotations. I use dance as a function, as a language. I use music and text,' (Constanza Macras) said of her integrated approach to dance and to theatre.
The fact that Carmen remains so palpable is also due to the leading actress Rachel Wilson. She is a force to be reckoned with, both as a singer and as a performer.
Constanza Macras brings pop culture to the stage: sexy costumes, erotic dances, slow-motion boxing matches. It is a constant citation of films, images and characters.
Rachel Wilson sings and performs a ravishing Carmen with verve, self-confident, cheekily wild and decked out (costumes: Slavna Martinovic). "Love is a rebellious bird", sing the women in the chorus with pathos. The antagonist Micaela, who wants to marry José at his mother's request, is no saint, but also a strong woman with a strong voice (Sarah Brady).
No seduction, no exoticism, no "machismo" (...).
And the Basel Symphony Orchestra follows [Maxime Pascal] and his naturalistic reading with a pithy, yet Francophone tone, expressive articulation and great emphasis on rhythm. The finale has rarely been performed without compromise and illusion.
Carmen is more than an opera. It is a wake-up call to put an end to the degradation and discrimination of women worldwide.
The musical director was Maxime Pascal, who conducted the Basel Symphony Orchestra to an intimate, yet dynamic and musically perfect interpretation.
The mezzo-soprano Rachael Wilson makes a strong entrance with her solidly supported, almost somewhat masculine voice. Her intensity never wanes throughout the performance and she manages to make castanets audible even where there are none.
La mezzo américaine Rachael Wilson chante le role-titre avec une générosité inépuisable, sur toute la tessiture.