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

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

Carmen is a grand opera with a large cast giving it their all. In advance of Seattle Opera's impressive new staging of Bizet’s masterpiece, enjoy some spectacular "big opera" moments from throughout the years: - Act I Finale from Puccini’s TOSCA (2015) - “Oh, I Can’t Sit Down” from Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS (2018) -The “Battle Cry” from Verdi’s AIDA (2018) - “Toreador Song” from our most recent CARMEN (2011) Carmen returns to McCaw Hall May 4-19, 2019. Tickets & info: seattleopera.org/carmen. [