The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by prosper mérimée. The tale is told through the eyes of don josé, who is about to be executed, and mérimée himself, who follows josé. 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
Opera Review: CARMEN (Lyric Opera of Chicago) - Stage and Cinema
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.
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In mérimée’s original story, carmen is portrayed as a young, strong, and capricious woman who wields incredible power over men
