Opening Night Fiascos: Carmen Course/Class February 4, 2011

Poor Bizet died thinking his greatest piece, Carmen was a failure. From its initial vituperative opening at the Opera Comique to arguably the worlds most performed opera, what were the circumstances that completely turned the public around? Discover the scandals of the immoral gypsy who shocked Paris and became the symbol of freedom and independence. Rediscover the extraordinary tunefulness of this Warhorse, with and without the horses.

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