Discovering Opera: Bizet's Carmen
Discovering Opera: Bizet’s Carmen
Presented by Bradford Wade, opera lover for 35 years
Carmen, one of the most brazen seductresses in all of opera, snares the innocent soldier Don José—for a while. But she pushes him over for the dashing bullfighter Escamillo, and Don José takes it out on her by stabbing her to death outside the bullring. French composer Bizet’s music brilliantly captures the Spanish atmosphere with famous arias including Carmen’s bewitching Habanera and Escamillo’s rousing Toreador Song. Lecturer Bradford Wade will give a guided tour of Carmen, with a description of the plot interspersed with musical examples. This lecture is given in conjunction with Opera San Jose's production of Carmen, February 13-28, 2016. Call Lafayette Senior Services at (925) 284-5050 to sign up.
Thurs, February 11 1:30-3:00 Lafayette Library, Arts & Science Room
Fee: Lafayette Senior Services Members-Free Non-Members- $10
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