Aigul Akhmetshina: A thought-provoking phenomenon

Jon Tolansky
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Since she exploded into the opera world seven years ago, Aigul Akhmetshina has performed in the starring role of Bizet’s Carmen eight times. Now embarking on her ninth production she sits down with Jon Tolansky to talk about how her initial struggle to be heard has informed her approach to the character which has shaped her career

‘Every time I live [Carmen], I have to investigate myself’ Akhmetshina is set to star in her ninth production of Carmen this summer ©Lera Nurgalieva
‘Every time I live [Carmen], I have to investigate myself’ Akhmetshina is set to star in her ninth production of Carmen this summer ©Lera Nurgalieva

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