The O Word

Modern Life: Carmen Now and Then

June 24, 2021 Welsh National Opera Season 2 Episode 4
The O Word
Modern Life: Carmen Now and Then
Show Notes

Gareth Jones speaks to Cardiff University lecturer Clair Rowden and together they explore how Carmen has evolved over the years since its premiere in 1875. Gareth is also joined by director Oliver Lamford who talks about his involvement in a recent production of Carmen that was reinterpreted for a post-‘me too’ era.   

Bydd Gareth Jones yn siarad â Clair Rowden, darlithydd ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, a byddant yn archwilio sut mae Carmen wedi esblygu dros y blynyddoedd ers ei pherfformiad cyntaf yn 1875. Bydd Oliver Lamford, y cyfarwyddwr, hefyd yn ymuno â Gareth i drafod ei gyfraniad mewn cynhyrchiad diweddar o Carmen a gafodd ei ail-ddehongli ar gyfer oes ôl-‘fi hefyd’.