The Royal Opera has published two cast changes to Carmen on May 17, 20, and 23.
Ramona Zaharia comes in for Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in the title role and Adam Smith subs for Brandon Jovanovich as Don Jose.
Tickets are in plentiful supply.
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