Three months after its 33rd performance, Bizet died suddenly at the age of 37 never knowing how immensely popular Carmen would become. Though the March 3rd,1875 world premiere at the Opéra Comique in Paris was a scandal, Carmen, soon became a triumphal success and has remained one of the most frequently staged operas in the world. By the beginning of its 2018/2019 season the Met had performed Carmen well-over a thousand times. My feelings for Bizets Carmen have always. Thereafter it was quickly incorporated into the Met's regular repertory. Black-red-white version of my minimalist opera poster of Carmen by Georges Bizet a perfect gift for opera fans. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée. Photo by Jacob Lucas for Seattle Opera Carmen Bad Girls Make Good Opera. On January 9, 1884, Carmen was given its first Metropolitan Opera performance. Carmen ( French: kamn ( listen)) is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. José abandons his sweetheart and his military duties for Carmen, yet loses her love to the glamorous matador Escamillo, after which José kills her in a jealous rage.Īmong the best-known of all operatic arias are Carmen’s “Habanera” from Act 1, sung by the title character and the toreador’s song, “Votre toast” in Act 2, performed by the matador Escamillo. Unique Carmen Opera Posters designed and sold by artists. Georges Bizet’s Carmen, which takes place in and around Seville, Spain tells of the downfall of a soldier, Don José, seduced by the wiles of the fiery gypsy, Carmen. Both romantic and scary, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling night of theater with grand emotions.
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