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Who doesn't know the famous 'Habanera' of the seductive Carmen from the first act of Georges Bizet's opera masterpiece of the same name? Alongside this beautiful aria, through which Carmen magnificently illustrates that love for her is merely a game, many other famous melodies can be heard, such as 'La fleur que tu m’avais jetée', the well-known flower aria of Don José, 'Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante', the touching aria of Micaёla, 'Toreador', the song of the glorious bullfighter Escamillo, and last but not least, the beloved overture.
The new production of the opera 'Carmen', featuring international vocal soloists, opera choir, and orchestra, is as always in the capable hands of Michael Vaccaro, owner and director of Opera Classica Europa. Thus, the audience can once again look forward to a classical performance with splendid costumes and atmospheric lighting.
With the opera 'Carmen', Georges Bizet has achieved an impressive portrayal of human emotions and passions in 19th-century Seville. The Spanish gypsy Carmen is well aware of her impact on men. On the one hand, she appears very affectionate, romantic, and tender, but on the other hand, also selfish and calculating. All men are at her feet, and she relishes it. However, Don José wants to have her all to himself. Carmen is flattered by a soldier's courtship, but at the same time, she feels trapped by his demanding love, as if in a cage. She wants to remain free and control her own life. While Escamillo, Carmen's new lover, is celebrated in the bullfighting arena, the disappointed Don José waits outside for Carmen to confront her...

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Carmen

Kurpark Bad Schwalbach

Opera Classica Europa is delighted to present a new production of Giacomo Puccini's 'La Bohème', one of the world's most popular operas, at Lindenfels Castle.
The story takes place in Paris around the year 1830. It is Christmas and of four penniless artists who share a small garret together, at least one always somehow manages to find money for food and firewood. Although hunger and cold demand a lot of them, they don't let their good mood get the better of them and enjoy the unconventional and unattached artist's life of the Parisian bohemian scene. But when one of the four young men, Rodolfo, falls madly in love with the terminally ill Mimì, these very circumstances do not bode well for the fate of the two lovers. In addition to the dramatic plot, it is Puccini's wonderful music that gives you goosebumps. Popular arias such as 'Che gelida mania' and 'Mi chiamano Mimì or the love duet 'O soave fanciulla' have thrilled audiences for more than 100 years.
Opera Classica Europa presents a classical performance with contemporary costumes and atmospheric lighting, performed by internationally renowned opera soloists, opera choir and orchestra. The direction of Puccini's global success will once again be in the proven hands of Michael Vaccaro, the artistic director of Opera Classica Europa.
For lovers of traditional opera productions, the performance at Lindenfels Castle is a date not to be missed.

Solène Le Van

Soprano

Events

Past events

Jul 8, 2023

Carmen · Opera Classica Europa

Jun 24, 2023

La Bohème · Opera Classica Europa

Future and recently performed repertoire

Musetta in La Bohème by Puccini

Opera Classica Europa

Micaela in Carmen by Bizet

Opera Classica Europa

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