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 …

Carmen, opera in four acts by French composer Georges Bizet —with a libretto in French by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy —that premiered on March 3, 1875.

The opera centred on Carmen, a fiercely independent woman who defied societal norms with her free spirit and sensuality. Its gritty focus on working-class life and themes of passion, jealousy …

Oct 31, 2025 · The Metropolitan Opera’s season premiere of Carrie Cracknell’s revived production of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” debuted on October 28, 2025 with a stellar cast lineup including …

5 days ago · Metropolitan Opera, New York, 28 October 2025 Georges Bizet: Carmen It’s a shame that Georges Bizet didn’t live long enough to witness the success of his final opera, …

Set to some of opera’s most iconic melodies, Carmen is a powerful exploration of desire, freedom, and fatal love. Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet with a libretto by Henri Meilhac and …

Oct 29, 2025 · Carrie Cracknell’s production of Carmen is back on stage at the Metropolitan Opera. Originally something of a star vehicle for debuting mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina, …

What is the plot of Carmen? Carmen follows a free-spirited and independent woman and her passionate and destructive love affair with the rule-abiding Don José.

OPERA TALK: CARMEN BY GEORGES BIZET Once a controversial opera, Carmen is now the most popular opera performed internationally. Carmen is a timeless representation of love, lust …