Carmen (French: [kaʁmɛn] ⓘ) is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the novella of the …

The opera’s melodic sweep is as irresistible as the title character herself, a force of nature who has become a defining female cultural figure. Carmen was a scandal at its premiere but soon …

With a plot based on the 1845 novella of the same name by Prosper Mérimée, Bizet’s Carmen was groundbreaking in its realism, and it rapidly became one of the most popular Western …

Carmen is set in Seville, Spain, during the early 19th century. The opera’s vibrant scenes take place in various locations around the city, with the intense atmosphere – especially the heat – …

Carmen’s exploration of passion, jealousy and human emotion, combined with its gripping story and vibrant characters, has made it one of the most performed and beloved operas in history.

Feb 6, 2025 · After a successful Viennese premiere in October 1875, Carmen saw productions in over 20 cities worldwide by its eventual revival at the Opéra-Comique in 1883. Carmen is now …

Dec 30, 2025 · Carmen de Lavallade, the trailblazing dancer whose six-decade career broke barriers across dance, theater and film, has died at 94.

Dec 31, 2025 · Obituaries Dancer Carmen de Lavallade Has Died at 94 The widow of Geoffrey Holder, Ms. Lavallade was an accomplished prima ballerina.

Dec 30, 2025 · Carmen de Lavallade, a dancer who defied boundaries of race and age and touched almost every realm of the performing arts in a career of over six decades, died on …

Carmen is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet, with a French libretto written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the novella of the same title by …