CARMEN
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When she turns up the heat, men get burnt. This time, has she gone too far?
Thrilling melodies, an exotic setting and the fearless character of its heroine have made Carmen one of opera's great spectacles. Vivid and atmospheric, this is music and drama of the highest order. | |
The world's number one opera never dims in its fiery appeal. Its music is constantly thrilling, its tragic drama compelling. Above all there is the most unforgettable "bad girl" of opera, the teasing and strong-willed gypsy Carmen.
Men are fascinated by Carmen, and she knows it. One of them is the soldier Don Jose, who deserts his lover and throws away his career while under Carmen's spell. But as Carmen tires of him and looks instead to a glamorous bullfighter, she finds herself caught in a lethal trap of passion.
With its parade of cigarette girls, soldiers, toreadors and dazzling tunes, Carmen is high-temperature opera at its finest.
THE GENESIS ENERGY SPRING SEASON OF
CARMEN
BY GEORGES BIZET
LIBRETTO BY HENRI MEILHAC AND
LUDOVIC HALEVY, AFTER MERIMEE
Sung in French with English surtitles.
With the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus
Accompanied by the NGC Wellington Sinfonia (Wellington)
Auckland Philharmonia (Auckland)
Dates
WELLINGTON
16, 18, 21, 23, 25 September 2004
AUCKLAND
7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 October 2004
The opening nights of Carmen in Wellington and Auckland are gala charity performances. Tickets to these two performances are subject to a $10.00 donation with all proceeds going directly to the Genesis Oncology Trust. See essential booking information.
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