Captivating new production by Carmen illuminates female and power games

Captivating new production by Carmen illuminates female and power games

Lübeck, Deutschland - On June 21, 2025, a very special staging by Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen" will be performed in the Lübeck city theater. Born in paris, which was premiered in the Opéra comique in 1875, serves as a powerful metaphor for dealing with topics such as femicine and toxic masculinity. In this interpretation of Philipp Himmelmann, the focus is on the murder of Carmen and is shown as a prototypical female female, which is rooted in a patriarchal power relationship. The murder of the strong, self -determined Carmen - which rebelled against the bourgeois role models - is staged as a inevitable event.

The representation of Don José as a mentally injured but non -excusable character ensures profound reflections. Konstantino's clironomos impressively impressively emphasizes the ambivalence of the relationship between him and Carmen. Ieva Prudnikovaite perfectly brings both the strength and vulnerability of her figure, while Evmorfia Metaxaki and Michaëla offers a complex and differentiated presentation.

a contemporary topic

The staging addresses a problem that is also worryingly present in reality. Femicide, killing a woman due to her gender, is often not impulsive, but is rather meticulously planned. Current research shows that in 2023 155 women were killed in Germany by their (ex) partner. These terrifying numbers illustrate that violence against women is a problem for society as a whole, which is closely linked to hierarchical gender conditions. This is pointed out by the [bpb.de] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/gender-diversitaet/femizide-und-gest- against-frauen/)

The topic of the female is conveyed in the staging of "Carmen". The need for interdisciplinary risk management is pointed out in order to recognize and combat violent patterns at an early stage. Crucial measures such as systematic risk analyzes and established intervention chains can help to master the problem. As the [Frauenhauskoordinung.de] (https://www.frauenhauskoordination.de/themenportal/get- against-frauen/chaltformen/femizide) emphasizes, long-term prevention of female is only possible through a holistic approach that also offers legal and social protection for women in violence.

art as a mirror of society

The stage design of Dieter Richter supports these profound topics with a spartan design that gives the staging a clear, powerful aesthetics. The Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Stefan Vladar impresses with rhythmic precision and tonal flexibility, which gives additional emphasis on the emotional content of the opera. Jacob Scharfman in particular as an Escamillo emphasizes the ambivalence of male role models and thus stimulates thinking.

With this staging, not only an opera is presented, but also a contemporary examination of power conditions and patriarchal ownership claims. The ensemble receives standing ovations for this, which impressively underlines the relevance and emotional impact of the topic. The evening promises not only to become a cultural experience, but also to offer a platform for important social discussions.