Opera Australia: Carmen

A cast of some of Australia’s finest opera singers assemble with a chamber orchestra and the Melbourne Youth Chorale to perform the world’s most popular opera.

Carmen is the femme fatale you can’t forget.

In Bizet’s famous opera, she sings her sensual Habanera and lures Don José into her world. He gives up everything to follow her. But Carmen’s wandering eye has already found a new lover: the dashing bullfighter Escamillo.

Don José’s jealousy is fierce. Escamillo’s passion is strong. In a gripping finale, Carmen must face her fate.

Experience the thrilling Spanish colour and rhythms of Bizet’s vibrant score with Opera Australia’s singers, live chamber orchestra and a children’s chorus drawn from the local community. This new production includes gorgeous sets and vintage-inspired costumes. You can hear classics such as the Habanera and the Toreador Song just as Bizet meant them — loud, live and completely unamplified.

Guests can also pre-order one of the below food options at the time of booking. Please note that pre-bookings for the platters will close on Wednesday 26 May at 12:00 pm.

• Antipasto platter for two - $22.50
• Cheese platter for two - $18.50

This performance is sung in French with English subtitles, and is performed with a live chamber orchestra.

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