The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by prosper mérimée. The opera’s melodic sweep is as irresistible as the title character herself, a force of nature who has become a defining female cultural figure Carmen was a scandal at its premiere but soon after became a triumphal success and has remained one of the most frequently staged operas in the world. With a plot based on the 1845 novella of the same name by prosper mérimée, bizet’s carmen was groundbreaking in its realism, and it rapidly became one of the most popular western operas of all time. Celebrate your passion for classical music with one of our funny mugs “a long time ago i decided that my universe will be the soul and heart of man.” lovers of chopin’s timeless music and van.
Carmen’s exploration of passion, jealousy and human emotion, combined with its gripping story and vibrant characters, has made it one of the most performed and beloved operas in history. A guide to bizet's stunner of an opera, carmen Including synopsis, music & arias, fun facts, running time and much more! Sf opera’s production of georges bizet’s carmen runs through dec 19 performance available for livestream viewing This story was first published in datebook in partnership with the san francisco chronicle
Carmen, opera by george bizet Here is a complete guide with a thorough explanation of the story, something about the background, and the voices.
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