The famous Mongolian opera singer G.Ariunbaatar will perform the role of  Escamillo in the opera ‘Carmen’ in South Korean. Bizet's best-known opera will open at the Seongnam Opera Theatre on 24^th of November. Since the first performance in 1875, the French composer's masterpiece has played for over 140 years in countless opera houses around the world.

The Grand Prix Winner of the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition and soloist of St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre, G.Ariunbaatar was awarded the Order of Chinggis Khaan by the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj  on October 31st. Order of Chinggis Khaan is highest state award of Mongolia.