The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by prosper mérimée. Not only is it the most famous and beloved french opera, but arguably one of the most famous in the entire repertoire 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
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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.
With a plot based on the 1845 novella of the same name by prosper mérimée, bizet’s carmen was groundbreaking in its realism, and it rapidly became one of the most popular western operas of all time.
Celebrate your passion for classical music with one of our funny mugs “a long time ago i decided that my universe will be the soul and heart of man.” lovers of chopin’s timeless music and van. Carmen was controversial when it premiered in 1875 due to its bold themes and unconventional heroine The opera centred on carmen, a fiercely independent woman who defied societal norms with her free spirit and sensuality.
A guide to bizet's stunner of an opera, carmen Including synopsis, music & arias, fun facts, running time and much more! Carmen is set in seville, spain, during the early 19th century Carmen by georges bizet once a controversial opera, carmen is now the most popular opera performed internationally
Carmen is a timeless representation of love, lust and seduction gone wrong.
Metropolitan opera, new york, 28 october 2025 georges bizet Carmen it’s a shame that georges bizet didn’t live long enough to witness the success of his final opera, carmen
