Release : may 2007
Publisher : Mercury (Polygram)
Format : CD
Composed, arranged & produced by Goran Bregović.
Goran : ”The Gypsies don't have operas. Bizet composed for the first time a piece dedicated to the gypsies. I decided to change it, and to finish with a happy ending. Because all the stories about Gypsies are sad and tragic. So, for the first time, the Gypsies have their opera, which must end with a wedding. It's a small piece people can play at parties or weddings… I don't have the intention to become opera composer !”
This album was played live several times since 2004, before Goran finally decided to release it on CD.
A film should also be made, and will be directed by Goran Bregović himself.
Buy online : Karmen (with a happy ending) on Amazon.fr.