The album's creators brought their own Carmen fantasies to life, refreshing Bizet's original fusion with Latino, oriental, European, and North American influences.
Recording & Production
The album's recordings took place in three different locations: Blackbird Music Studio in Berlin, Zorlu Performing Arts Center in Istanbul, and Floating Earth Studios in London.
Performer Biography
Ksenija Sidorova, the accordionist, was introduced to the instrument by her grandmother.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Georges Bizet's Carmen is described as a fantasy, an idealization of Andalusian music and moods, blending grand opera, comic opera, and Spanish folk traditions.
Album & Artwork
This album is an homage to Georges Bizet's opera Carmen, exploring the character as a femme fatale, tragic heroine, and free spirit.
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