(VIDEO) On March 7, the first performance of Carmen took place at the Adela Reta Auditorium in Montevideo., with repeats on March 9, 11, 13 and 15.
El Sodre together with Lírica del Sur presented Carmen, The first opera of the 2026 Season. Georges Bizet’s work can be enjoyed from March 7 to 15 at the Adela Reta National Auditorium, in a European production never before seen in South America and with an international cast of top-level performers. This release took place on a day filled with historical and institutional significance. On March 3, 151 years had passed since its world premiere in Paris, and in 2026, 85 years since its first performance at the Sodre. These two milestones reinforce the historical bond between this work and the institution. Beatrice Venezi will lead the National Symphony Orchestra, who highlighted the artistic energy she found in working with the Sodre’s established ensembles. Her musical reading departs from the more usual sonic spectacularity to focus on the theatrical truth and the inner drama of the score. “It’s not a traditional version,” she said. The proposal prioritizes clarity, precision, and expressive intensity, in line with Sagi’s scenic vision.
Sodre, in collaboration with Lírica del Sur, presented Carmen, The first work of the 2026 Season. Georges Bizet’s masterpiece will be admired from March 7 to 15 at the Adela Reta National Auditorium, in a European production never before seen in South America, with an international cast of the highest caliber. The launch took place on a day full of historical and institutional significance. On March 3, the 151st anniversary of its premiere in Paris was celebrated, and 2026 marks 85 years since its first performance at Sodre. Beatrice Venezi will conduct the National Symphony Orchestra, highlighting the artistic energy she has found while working with Sodre’s resident ensembles. Her musical interpretation deviates from the more typical soundstage to focus on the theatrical truth and the inner drama of the score. “It’s not a traditional version,” she declared. The proposal prioritizes clarity, precision, and expressive intensity, in line with Sagi’s scenic vision.