Opera ‘Carmen’ by Georges Bizet would be presented from March 7 and run through July 16, 2017 at Opéra Bastille, Paris.The first words uttered by Carmen mark one of the greatest entrances in the history of opera and express all that need be said: “Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame…” With a devilish sway of the hips and a hint of Andalusian flair, the beautiful cigar-maker sets her sights on a soldier: Don José. Fate will do the rest. Though immediately regarded as a masterpiece throughout Europe, it took time for Carmen to win acceptance in Paris where it received a lukewarm reception at its premiere in 1875. Composed to a libretto by Meilhac and Halévy based on Prosper Mérimée’s novella, the opera exploded the boundaries between tragedy and comedy with a modernity that caused a scandal at the time.Opera Carmen would open on March 7 and run through July 16, 2017 at Opéra Bastille, Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris.For details, visit: www.operadeparis.frClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the presentation.
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