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Experience the fiery passion and timeless melodies of Georges Bizet's "Carmen" with the Vancouver Opera. This beloved opera, known for its richly colored music and dramatic intensity, takes the stage from April 27 to May 5, offering a series of performances that promise to captivate audiences. The story unfolds through the tumultuous relationship between the free-spirited Carmen and the possessive soldier Don José, set against a backdrop of love, jealousy, and tragedy.

Performance Schedule:
- Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM
- Sunday, April 28, 7:30 PM
- Thursday, May 2, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, May 4, 7:30 PM
- Sunday, May 5, 2:00 PM

Single tickets will be available for purchase starting July 12. 

This production features an all-star cast, including Sandra Piques Eddy and Carolyn Sproule sharing the role of Carmen, Alok Kumar and Matthew White alternating as Don José, and Jonelle Sills as Micaela. The Vancouver Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the baton of conductor Les Dala and direction by Rachel Peake, bring Bizet's enduring melodies to life, from the rousing "Toreador Song" to the seductive "Habanera."

Performed in French with projected English titles, this rendition of "Carmen" is not just a musical feast but also a powerful exploration of class conflict and gender inequality. Despite its initial mixed reception in 1875, "Carmen" has since become a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire, celebrated for its compelling characters and emotional depth.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this masterpiece at the Vancouver Opera, where passion surges and spills in an unforgettable production.

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Itai Erdal

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Apr 27 - May 5, 2024

Carmen · Vancouver Opera

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