The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by prosper mérimée. The scandalous success of carmen lies not only in the initial shock it caused when it premiered but in its ability to revolutionize the operatic world Passion, betrayal, and tragedy unfold in carmen by georges bizet
Carmen: A Night at the Opera
Don josé’s obsession with the fiery carmen leads to a deadly fate in this timeless opera.
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. The cast will also include soprano kristina. A guide to bizet's stunner of an opera, carmen Including synopsis, music & arias, fun facts, running time and much more!
Carmen plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.
