Who played Carmen at the Met?
Clémentine Margaine
The French-Italian tenor reprised his celebrated portrayal during the 2018–19 season, including in this steamy Live in HD transmission that also showcased the alluring mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as Carmen.
Where can I watch Carmen the opera?
Audiences around the world will be able to watch Bizet’s opera for free via Facebook Live and YouTube. On 2 July 2019, The Royal Opera’s production of Bizet’s Carmen will be livestreamed for free from 6.30pm BST via the Royal Opera House’s Facebook and Youtube pages.
Who does Carmen fall in love with in the opera?
Don José
Late at night in a deserted place outside of Seville, the smugglers carry their goods through the mountains. Carmen’s love for Don José is fading and the two bicker.
What is Carmen based on?
José abandons his childhood sweetheart and deserts from his military duties, yet loses Carmen’s love to the glamorous torero Escamillo, after which José kills her in a jealous rage….
| Carmen | |
|---|---|
| Language | French |
| Based on | Carmen by Prosper Mérimée |
| Premiere | 3 March 1875 Opéra-Comique, Paris |
What language is Carmen performed in?
French
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Who is Carmen in the Met Opera on demand?
Met Opera on Demand subscription or rental. Already a Met Opera on Demand subscriber? Login Richard Eyre’s stunning new production of Bizet’s opera was the talk of the town when it was unveiled on New Year’s Eve 2009. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as the iconic gypsy of the title—a woman desired by every man but determined to remain true to herself.
Who is Micaela in the Metropolitan Opera Carmen?
Among them is Micaëla, a peasant girl, who asks for a corporal named Don José. Moralès, another corporal, tells her he will return with the changing of the guard.
Who is Don Jose in the opera Carmen?
Roberto Alagna is Don José, the soldier who falls under her spell and sacrifices everything for her love, only to be cast aside when the toreador Escamillo (Teddy Tahu Rhodes) piques Carmen’s interest.
Where does Carmen find Escamillo in the opera Carmen?
Back in Seville, the crowd cheers the bullfighters on their way to the arena. Carmen arrives on Escamillo’s arm, and Frasquita and Mercédès warn her that José is nearby. Unafraid, she waits outside the entrance as the crowds enter the arena. José appears and begs Carmen to forget the past and start a new life with him.