The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by prosper mérimée. Including synopsis, music & arias, fun facts, running time and much more! Passion, betrayal, and tragedy unfold in carmen by georges bizet
Opera Review: CARMEN (Lyric Opera of Chicago) - Stage and Cinema
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. It is also known as 'l'amour est un oiseau rebelle' Carmen was based on a popular novella of the same name by prosper mérimée, which enticed french readers with exotic tales of spain. Carmen is an opera by french composer georges bizet and premiered in paris on 3 march 1875
A guide to bizet's stunner of an opera, carmen
