Experience The Passion Of Bizet's Carmen

Premiering in Paris in 1875, George Bizet's Carmen has become one of the art form's greatest achievements. The ultimate tale of the femme fatale and how her ruthless behaviour leads those around her astray, Rihab Chaieb steps center stage as the titular temptress in this simmering production from Atlanta Opera, heating up the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center this winter.

What Is The Story?

The opera follows the fiery free spirit Carmen, a beautiful gypsy with the ability to ensnare all men. One such man is naive soldier Don Jose, who gives up his childhood love and deserts his post to be with her. When Carmen tires of Don Jose and sets her sights on the handsome matador Escamillo, the three are drawn into a messy love triangle that can only end in blood...