Premiered in 1875, Carmen is Bizet's most well known omost frequently performed work. The opera is written in the genre of opéra comique with musical numbers separated by dialogue. It is set in southern Spain and tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery gypsy Carmen.
This suite contains:
Prelude to Act 3 (Toreador)
Aragonaise
Habanera
Song of the Toreador
Danse Bohene
Suite from Carmen
Georges Bizet