Educator Materials

Carmen educator materials

Music by Georges Bizet

 

Men live for her. She lives for freedom.

Seville is a powder keg about to explode: A swirling chorus of factory workers and townsfolk come head to head. A fiery bullfighter entertains a lively crowd. A good soldier wavers between defiance and honor. At the center of it all is Carmen, a free-spirited seductress who is driven by her heart's desire.

Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

Sung in French with English supertitles


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Synopsis

A turbulent love affair between a cigar factory worker and a soldier ultimately ends with the pair's doom.

 

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The Buzz

THE BUZZ

“J’Nai Bridges gave a glowing, searing performance.”
–The New York Times

 “Francesca Zambello’s picaresque production unfolds clearly, moves briskly and never flags.”
–Herald Sun

“Mr. Polenzani had it all: refinement, sweep, passion and power.”
–The New York Times

Photo (top): Royal Opera House production of Carmen/Catherine Ashmore.