Aria excerpt Micaëla – Carmen

A look back at CARMEN at the Salzburg Festival 2026.

In her production, Gabriela Carrizo delves deep into the psychology of her characters, while also exploring the role their surroundings play in the dynamics of the story and its tragic outcome.

At the heart of it: Kristina Mkhitaryan as Micaëla – closely connected to Don José’s origins and to the world he increasingly leaves behind. In her aria “Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante”, we experience her in a moment between fear, courage and determination.