Carmen, opera in four acts by french composer georges bizet â€with a libretto in french by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy â€that premiered on march 3, 1875. Carmen’s exploration of passion, jealousy and human emotion, combined with its gripping story and vibrant characters, has made it one of the most performed and beloved operas in history. Carmen is set in seville, spain, during the early 19th century.

The opera’s melodic sweep is as irresistible as the title character herself, a force of nature who has become a defining female cultural figure. Carmen was a scandal at its premiere but soon after … A guide to bizet's stunner of an opera, carmen. Including synopsis, music & arias, fun facts, running time and much more! [kaêmé›n] â˜) is an opera in four acts by the french composer georges bizet. The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by …

[kaêmé›n] â˜) is an opera in four acts by the french composer georges bizet. The libretto was written by henri meilhac and ludovic halévy, based on the novella of the same title by …