

Bold, uninhibited, and strong-willed, Carmen lives life on her own terms. The desperate young soldier Don José has led astray from his village life and love, the adoring village girl Micaëla, as he chases the irresistible and. Originally created by Opera Australia based on the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Norwegian National Opera co-production. Performance ticket holders who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted. The passionate triangle of the world-wise gypsy woman, the jealous soldier who loses everything to love her, and the toreador that will win her is one of the worlds most loved operas. Ticket purchasers are responsible for communicating these rules to whomever they provide tickets. Masks are required at all times for all patrons and visitors regardless of vaccination status in all indoor spaces at the Kennedy Center.
CARMEN THE OPERA FULL
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CARMEN THE OPERA FREE
Carmen’s determination to be “born free and to die free” is what makes her irresistible-but in love, does anything come without a price? Bizet’s blockbuster of tumultuous love has everything you want from an opera, from Carmen’s instantly recognizable “Habanera” aria to the famous “Toreador Song,” all culminating in a spectacular finale at a bullfight. premiere directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by Evan Rogister, including superstars Isabel Leonard and Michael Fabiano in their role debut and company debut (respectively), and a mainstage debut for Marian Anderson Award Winner Ryan Speedo Green.

But when Don José’s jealousy finally catches up to Carmen’s fiery act of betrayal, her freedom will lead to shocking consequences.Īn incredible cast performs this vibrant D.C. After she escapes trouble by seducing Don José, she sets her eyes on the bullfighter Escamillo. For this, his 17th and last opera, Bizet took inspiration from the popular novella by. She’s the woman who everyone wants-but she wants nothing but freedom. Carmen is the most popular work from French composer Georges Bizet. Originally created by Opera Australia based on the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Norwegian National Opera co-productionīold, uninhibited, and strong-willed, Carmen lives life on her own terms. Music by Georges Bizet and libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy A test is valid for 24 hours at the latest.“Smart staging, vibrant period costumes” -The San Francisco Examiner A cast of some of Australias finest opera singers assemble with a chamber orchestra and local childrens chorus to perform the worlds most popular opera. Note: The time limit for Testing for Access has been tightened. We maintain a capacity of 2/3 of the total number of seats. The following applies to Opera Spanga: the corona ticket remains mandatory, you will be allocated a fixed seat, both in the stands and at the restaurant and bar. She fears for her greatest addiction - the loneliness, all that devouring hollow feeling within - to specify.Ĭarmen staggers her way through life, barely holding herself together through insatiable flirting parties.Īt the same time, José’s great unconditional love for Carmen drives them both into the abyss. We see fear of not being found attractive, fear of really having to do something with the people around us. 18 Finale: Holà Carmen Holà - Frasquita, Mercédès, Carmen, Don José, El Remendado, El Dancaïro, Zuniga, Chorus. 17 Duet: ‘Je vais danser en votre honneur’ and The Flower Song ‘La fleur que tu mavais jetée’ - Carmen, Don José.

In fact, she seems to be in perfect control of her life.īut when we look through her beautiful exterior, we see that she is boiling over. Recitative: ‘Enfin c’est toi’ - Carmen, Don José. It seems as if she is benefiting from the idea that everyone and everyone wants to share a bed with her. Wherever she goes, both men and women look after her lickingly. Now seen in a new direction by Corina van Eijk.Ĭarmen has honey on her ass. Carmen throws a flower at him, and the girls go back to work. Carmen is one of the most popular operas in the world. World premiere: Opra Comique, Paris, 1875.
