Acclaim for the Met"s new Carmen: "The production provides an ideal context for Garanca"s nuanced, sexy and cagey portrayal... an unerring feel for the nuance and subtext of a phrase, and alluring sensuality. Don Jose remains one of Alagna"s strongest roles... an involving blend of intensity and refinement. I have never seen the final scene executed with such stunning realism, a dangerous mingling of sex, rebellion and violence: the very essence of Carmen... The singers benefited immensely from the work of conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin." New York Times Libretto By Henri Meilhac And Ludovic Halevy Based On The Novella By Prosper Merimee Carmen - Elina Garanca Don Jose - Roberto Alagna Micaela - Barbara Frittoli Escamilio - Teddy Tahu Rhodes Frasquita - Elizabeth Caballero Mercedes - Sandra Piques Eddy Morales - Trevor Scheunemann Zuniga - Keith Miller Le Dancaire - Earle Patriarco Le Remendado - Keith Jameson Хэлворсон Гэри