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Peer beyond the languid haze of Seville’s fabled cigarillo factory to explore Georges Bizet’s Carmen (1875) from musical, social, and theatrical perspectives. What does the Afro-Cuban dance rhythm of the Act I “habanera” reveal about Bizet’s musical style? How should we interpret the eponymous Spanish Gypsy’s penchant for ambiguity, paradox, and scintillating chromatic melodies when faced with men seeking to constrain her? For context, we discuss the 1845 travelogue-style novella that inspired Carmen’s libretto and the fetishistic social discourse in nineteenth-century Paris—including exotic images of Spain and Gypsies—that shaped Bizet’s infamous femme fatale. We conclude with close analysis of music, libretto, and staging in several key numbers from this enduringly popular opera.

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Online registration deadline: Oct 31, 5 PM CT

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