The Lyric is thrilled to announce that renowned mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chávez, dubbed “the Carmen of a lifetime” by Opera News, will perform the title role in the collaboration’s performances. “With her dark, generous mezzo, earthy eroticism, volcanic spontaneity and smoldering charisma, Chávez has it all, including a superb command of French and a sense of humor,” Opera News wrote of the mezzo-soprano’s Austrian performance. Chávez has drawn acclaim for her Carmen performances with the New York City Opera, Opera Australia, Tokyo City Opera and other international opera companies.