The first words uttered by Carmen mark one of the greatest entrances in the history of opera and express all that need be said: “Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame…” With a devilish sway of the hips and a hint of Andalusian flair, the beautiful cigar-maker sets her sights on a soldier: Don José. Fate will do the rest.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Elīna GarančaCarmen | Carmen |
 Roberto AlagnaDon José | Don José |
 Maria AgrestaMicaëla | Micaëla |
 Ildar AbdrazakovEscarmillo | Escarmillo |
 Vannina SantoniFranquista | Franquista |
| AAntoinette DennefeldMercedes | Mercedes |
| BBoris GrappeLe Dancaïre | Le Dancaïre |
| FFrançois RougierLe Remendado | Le Remendado |
| FFrançois LisZuniga | Zuniga |
| JJean-Luc BallestraMorales | Morales |
 Alain AzerotLillas Pastia | Lillas Pastia |