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Bizet Carmen
Det Kongelige Teater (Gamle Scene) - København
August Bournonvilles Passage 8 - 1055 København Danemark
Det Kongelige Teater (Gamle Scene)
Synopsis
Carmen
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Carmen is among the renowned operas in the world, composed by Georges Bizet. It is one of the most attention-grabbing operas, composed of eminent melodies.
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The play was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy, and based on a short story by Prosper Merimee. Carmen's intoxicating melodies together with the atmosphere represent the misery and emotions of these characters.
It is a fascinating opera full of affection and jealousy, and with an awesome performance which makes this Carmen most enjoyable and dramatic for any first time operagoer. Stunning, this opera is performed in almost all opera theaters in the entire world.
Carmen was first staged on 3rd March 1875 in Paris Opéra-Comique. The opera has then been recorded in various versions, since 1908 and has been the narrative of numerous screens and theater adaptations.
MAIN ROLES
- Carmen, bohemian, mezzo-soprano.
- Don José, brigadier, tenor.
- Micaela, Don José's fiancée, soprano.
- Escamillo, bullfighter, baritone.










