A twisting tale of romance, deceit, and disaster set to magnetic melodies, Bizet’s masterpiece, CARMEN, opens April 27 at the Academy of Music: http://bit.ly/2lrutXl | Opera Philadelphia

17K views · 313 reactions |  Bizet's CARMEN premiered #OnThisDay 150 years ago! The audience in 1875 was shocked by its blatant sexuality, portrayal of crime, and its unconventional heroine... ...but appetite for this eternally provocative piece has never dimmed and today, Carmen is THE most frequently performed opera worldwide. Here's the overture, with the Orchestra of Opera North under Garry Walker, filmed as part of Sky Arts 'Musical Masterpieces' | Opera North | Facebook

NOW STREAMING: Carmen at the Sydney Opera House There are few operas as beloved as Carmen, with its sizzling score and dangerously seductive title character. This classic production, originally staged in 1987, was directed by international opera legend John Copley. The staging was filmed at the Sydney Opera House in 1991, with Richard Bonynge on the conductor’s podium and Chilean mezzo-soprano Victoria Vergara as Carmen. She's joined by two great Australian singers who have now sadly died: Debor

9.5K views · 554 reactions | We present to you the first part of the legendary Opera-Ballet Carmen! Stunning vocals, mesmerizing dance, incredible sets - this is all in our Opera!​ ​ We will release the next part very soon, so don't miss it - subscribe to our page.​ ​ #Carmen #Opera #Ballet #Balletlovers #Operalovers #fulperformance #Bizet #classicalmusic #music #masterpiece #operaoftheday | Imperial Classical Ballet | Facebook

53 reactions | Tonight on OperaVision: Carmen LIVE from Staatsoper Hannover With equal parts danger and desire, Carmen is an intoxicating cocktail that never fails to excite the senses. This performance promises to tackle head on the topicality of Carmen who challenges stereotypical role models. | OperaVision | Facebook