Carmen at Mariinsky Theatre II

Dates: (5/17/2014 )

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Mariinsky Theatre II

34 Dekabristov Street
Saint Petersburg,Saint Petersburg 190000

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Phone: +7 812 326 4141

Running Time: Running time: 4 hours 20 minutes

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Carmen, a sizzling opera composed by Georges Bizet, is a timeless tale of love, jealousy, and fiery passion. Debuting at the Opéra-Comique in Paris in 1875, Carmen broke conventions with its raw portrayal of human emotions and its unconventional heroine.
The libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy was based on Prosper Mérimée's novella of the same name, captivating audiences with its dramatic story.

The opera centers on Carmen, a free-spirited gypsy who works in a cigarette factory. Her fiery personality and independent spirit clash with Don José, a naive soldier who becomes infatuated with her. Carmen's heart belongs elsewhere, to the glamorous bullfighter Escamillo. This love triangle fuels a passionate and destructive chain of events.

Bizet's music is a captivating blend of Spanish rhythms and French lyricism. The opera features iconic arias like Carmen's seductive "Habanera" and Escamillo's rousing "Toreador Song," both instantly recognizable even by non-opera aficionados.

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Ages: Age category 12+

Cast and Creative team for Carmen at Mariinsky Theatre II

Music by Georges Bizet
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy after the novel by Prosper Mérimée
Musical Director: Valery Gergiev
Stage Director: Alexei Stepanyuk
Set Designer: Igor Grinevich
Lighting Designer: Gleb Filshtinsky
Musical Preparation: Irina Soboleva
Principal Chorus Master: Andrei Petrenko
Children’s Chorus Master: Dmitry Ralko
Choreographer: Galina Kaloshina

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