Georges Bizet’s „Carmen“ ist das Repertoire des Wiener Opernsommers 2026. Vom 1. bis 18. Juli verwandelt Bühnenbildner Manfred Waba die Open-Air-Opernarena am Heumarkt in eine spanische Stierkampfarena.
Als atmosphärischer Rahmen dient die prachtvolle Seitenfassade des Wiener Konzerthauses, in Szene gesetzt durch eindrucksvolle Lichtprojektionen.
Regie führt Dominik Am Zehnhoff-Söns, die musikalische Leitung liegt in den Händen von Intendant Joji Hattori.
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Große Stimmen
Für „Carmen“ versammelt der Wiener Opernsommer 2026 ein erlesenes Ensemble international profilierter Künstler.
In der Titelrolle ist die Amerikanerin Isabel Leonard zu erleben – eine der herausragendsten Mezzosopranistinnen ihrer Generation
Sie ist Grammy-prämiert und an der New Yorker Met für ihre charismatische Bühnenpräsenz gefeiert, zuletzt auch als Carmen.
In weiteren Vorstellungen übernehmen Na’ama Goldman und Ezgi Kutlu die Hauptrolle, bringen jeweils ihre eigene, unverwechselbare Interpretation von Bizets Heldin ein.
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Ein hochkarätiges Ensemble
Als Don José ist der italienische Startenor Oreste Cosimo zu genießen. Er hat sich an europäischen Opernhäusern mit seiner ausdrucksstarken Stimme und stilistischer Eleganz etabliert.
Bei anderen Terminen zeigt der preisgekrönte moldawische Tenor Dumitru Mîțu sein meisterliches Können.
Die Rolle des Escamillo teilen sich zwei außergewöhnliche österreichische Baritone: Daniel Gutmann und Paul Armin Edelmann.
Als Micaëla kehrt Nathalie Peña-Comas zurück, die dem Wiener Opernsommer-Publikum bereits als Violetta aus dem Vorjahr in bester Erinnerung ist.
An ausgewählten Abenden übernimmt die kroatische Sopranistin Gabriela Hrženjak diese Partie sowie die Rolle der Frasquita.
Als Frasquita ist hauptsächlich die vielseitige Juliette Khalil zu erleben, Publikumsliebling an der Volksoper.
Unlängst war sie auch eine der Hauptsolistinnen beim diesjährigen 70-Jahre-ESC-Galakonzert.
Dort sang sie bekannte ESC-Hits in einer neuen sinfonischen Fassung.
Begleitet vom ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien unter Christian Kolonovits.
Als Mercédès ist Sofiya Almazova zu hören. Die weiteren Partien gestalten Alexander Dimitrov (Zuniga), Leo Mignonneau (Moralès & Dancaïro) und Samuel Robertson (Remendado).
Feste Partner des Wiener Opernsommers sind das Wiener KammerOrchester und der Philharmonia Chor Wien. Zusätzlich kommt ein 16-köpfiges Tanzensemble zum Einsatz, von Jessica Wurzer choreografiert.
Hosea Ratschiller als Georges Bizet
Eine besondere dramaturgische Ebene erhält der Abend durch Hosea Ratschiller, Schauspieler, Kabarettist und Radiomacher, der in die Rolle des Komponisten Georges Bizet schlüpft.
Zwischen den Akten erzählt er ein wenig über sich und die Entstehung der Oper, aber vor allem ersetzt er mit seinen kompakten Erzählungen zur Handlung die französischen Dialoge, während die vielgeliebte Musik vollkommen originalgetreu erklingt.
Daten & Fakten
Die Premiere ist am 01. Juli 2026, darauf folgen elf weitere Aufführungen:
• 03. Juli 2026
• 04. Juli 2026
• 07. Juli 2026
• 08. Juli 2026
• 09. Juli 2026
• 10. Juli 2026
• 11. Juli 2026
• 15. Juli 2026
• 16. Juli 2026
• 17. Juli 2026
• 18. Juli 2026
Ort: Opernarena am Heumarkt (Lothringerstraße 22, 1030 Wien)
Beginn: jeweils 19:45 Uhr
Einlass & Gastronomie: ab 18:00 Uhr
Ende: 23:00 Uhr
Die Vorstellungen finden auch bei schlechtem Wetter statt (vorbehaltlich extremer Bedingungen).Kontakt:
Dedicated to our english readers
The 3rd "Vienna Opera Summer“ presents Georges Bizet‘s “Carmen” from july 1 to july 18, 2026.
The Opera Arena at Heumarkt will be transformed into a stage full of passion, music and drama.
A world-famous masterpiece
As in La Traviata 2025, the composer of the opera, Georges Bizet himself, guides us through the evening, recounting the plot and revealing exciting details about the creation of his only successful opera.
Immerse yourself in the story of the seductive Carmen, who captivates all men and changes the life of the shy soldier Don José forever.
Between love, jealousy, freedom, and betrayal, a gripping drama unfolds, culminating in a fatal finale. An opera full of rousing melodies, burning emotions, and great passion.
Immerse yourself in the story of the seductive Carmen, who captivates all men and changes the life of the shy soldier Don José forever.
Between love, jealousy, freedom, and betrayal, a gripping drama unfolds, culminating in a fatal finale.
An opera full of rousing melodies, burning emotions, and great passion.
www.opernsommer.at/en/carmen
Under the blazing Andalusian sun, there is a bustle of activity in the square in front of a cigarette factory. Soldiers, children, and passersby come and go. Among them is the dutiful soldier Don José, who quietly and conscientiously performs his duties.
This is the story
Act OneUnder the blazing Andalusian sun, there is a bustle of activity in the square in front of a cigarette factory. Soldiers, children, and passersby come and go. Among them is the dutiful soldier Don José, who quietly and conscientiously performs his duties.
Then Carmen, a worker in the factory, appears. With her famous “Habanera,” she attracts everyone's attention, seductively playing with the men, teasing them, laughing, and even Don José is not left untouched. When Carmen throws him a rose, it is as if she has thrown an invisible bond between them, a bond that draws Don José to his doom.
At that moment, Micaëla, a young girl from Don José's home village, arrives in the square.
She brings him a letter from his mother. For a moment, Don José remembers his former, simple life.
José wants to resist Carmen's temptation and marry Micaëla, as his mother wishes. But when Micaëla leaves, Carmen's impetuous presence returns and supplants any thoughts of duty and home.
Soon after, a dispute breaks out in the factory between Carmen and another worker. Carmen injures her colleague with a knife and is arrested. Don José is ordered to take her to prison.
With words as seductive as a dance, Carmen ensnares the soldier and persuades him to release her.
In return, she promises him a hot and wonderful night in the tavern of a friend named Lillas Pastia.
Don José thus gets himself into serious trouble.
Act Two
A few weeks later: Carmen and her friends Frasquita and Mercédès are celebrating in ill-reputed company at the tavern of Lillas Pastia.
Act Two
A few weeks later: Carmen and her friends Frasquita and Mercédès are celebrating in ill-reputed company at the tavern of Lillas Pastia.
It is a lawless place of music, dance, and free-spirited revelry.
The celebrated bullfighter Escamillo appears, charming and self-confident, surrounded by admirers. He also shows interest in Carmen, but she playfully rejects him.
Don José, who was imprisoned because of Carmen's escape, seeks her out after his release, torn between his love for her and his duty as a soldier.
When the signal for roll call sounds, he must return to his unit. But Carmen mocks his obedience and urges him to stay with her.
Driven by passion and jealousy, Don José disobeys his orders and deserts. From now on, he has no choice but to join the group of outlaws.
Act Three
High up in the mountains of Andalusia, Carmen, Don José, and the smugglers have barricaded themselves in a remote gorge. Living among the rocks and smuggler trails, they subsist on the spoils of their risky ventures.
Act Three
High up in the mountains of Andalusia, Carmen, Don José, and the smugglers have barricaded themselves in a remote gorge. Living among the rocks and smuggler trails, they subsist on the spoils of their risky ventures.
But their life together brings no peace. Carmen longs for freedom, while Don José becomes increasingly possessive and jealous.
Their love begins to crumble. In a last attempt to bind Carmen to him, Don José gives her a ring as a sign of his unwavering love.
While the smugglers prepare for their next venture, Frasquita and Mercédès pass the time by reading cards. The cards predict happiness and love for Frasquita and Mercédès, but death for Carmen. Her fate seems sealed.
Then Micaëla appears, having bravely ventured into the mountains.
She begs Don José to return to his dying mother. But before he can decide, Escamillo arrives, looking for Carmen. A fight breaks out between the two men, which Carmen ends.
Only when Micaëla brings him the news of his mother's death does Don José reluctantly leave the hideout. But he swears to Carmen that he will return.
Act Four
There is a festive atmosphere in front of the bullring in Seville. The crowd cheers as the celebrated bullfighter Escamillo enters.
Act Four
There is a festive atmosphere in front of the bullring in Seville. The crowd cheers as the celebrated bullfighter Escamillo enters.
At his side is Carmen, who is now openly his lover. Her friends Frasquita and Mercédès warn her that Don José is in town, desperate and unpredictable.
But Carmen remains undeterred. She fears nothing and follows her own law of freedom.
As the procession disappears into the arena, Don José steps out of the shadows.
He pleads, begs, threatens, but Carmen remains steadfast. Her freedom is more precious to her than love and life.
As a clear sign of her intention, she throws the ring he once gave her at his feet. Don José, in a frenzy of despair, pulls out a knife.
While the arena erupts in cheers for Escamillo's victory, Carmen dies at the hands of Don José.
While the arena erupts in cheers for Escamillo's victory, Carmen dies at the hands of Don José.
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