The World’s Reigning Carmen Breaks Down Her Signature Aria

Aigul Akhmetshina, performing now at the Met, shares her thoughts on what it takes to bring the famous Habanera to life.
The New York Times

‘The Singer in the Village’ Who Became an Opera Star

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by During a break at the Royal Opera House, Aigul Akhmetshina discussed her action-packed career, “Carmen” and her mission to spread her love of opera.
WLRN

Florida Grand Opera's ‘Carmen’ has plenty of legacy and a real housewife of Miami

Ginger Costa-Jackson is Carmen in Maria Todaro’s Florida Grand Opera production of George Bizet’s opera, opening Saturday, April 12 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami. Behind ...
Dallas Morning News

Review: Dallas Opera revives look of original ‘Carmen,’ with mixed results

Dallas Opera Chorus in dress rehearsal of Act 1 of the Dallas Opera production of Bizet's 'Carmen' at the Winspear Opera House on Oct. 15, 2025. Kyle Flubacker / The Dallas Opera Set in sunbaked ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Review: Can’t-miss ‘Carmen’ conquers at Virginia Opera

Celebrating Virginia Opera’s 50th season, and back in the repertoire after a 10-year absence, behold opera’s feistiest, most fickle, most fearless and most freedom-loving proto-feminist heroine. She’s ...