The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by prosper mérimée. Medieval spanish form of carmel, appearing in the devotional title of the virgin mary nuestra señora del carmen meaning our lady of mount carmel 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.
The habanera is the aria carmen sings when she first appears on stage It is also known as 'l'amour est un oiseau rebelle'. Carmen’s exploration of passion, jealousy and human emotion, combined with its gripping story and vibrant characters, has made it one of the most performed and beloved operas in history. There’s a little bit of carmen in all of us, whether we’re men or women
She represents perseverance and a challenge to the status quo—qualities we can all relate to. A guide to bizet's stunner of an opera, carmen Including synopsis, music & arias, fun facts, running time and much more! Carmen, opera by george bizet
Here is a complete guide with a thorough explanation of the story, something about the background, and the voices.
