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Great Performances

Great Performances at the Met: Carmen

Season 51 Episode 23

Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, resetting the classic story to the modern day that moves the focus to issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.

Aired: 06/13/24
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