“It’s a story of a woman who lives outside of society with her own band of smugglers … one of the first feminists in opera who says it’s more important to live free than die,” Zambello said. … Its story still speaks to us today over and over, as does the incredible melody and tunes, which are unforgettable … although at its opening it was considered to be a disaster.”Īdapting from Prosper Mérimée’s novella, French composer Georges Bizet died after only a few dozen performances of his 1875 masterwork, unaware of its huge future success. “This is our return to grand opera in the Opera House,” Artistic Director Francesca Zambello told WTOP. “‘Carmen’ is one of the most popular operas ever composed.
It’s doing so in grand style by staging the iconic tragedy “Carmen” from May 14 to 28. The Washington National Opera is making its return to the Kennedy Center Opera House.
WTOP's Jason Fraley previews WNO's 'Carmen' at Kennedy Center (Part 1) Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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