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Carmen

Carmen
theater tickets
Národní Divadlo (National Theatre)
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Národní Divadlo (National Theatre)
Narodni trida 2
Prague 1  11000
Czech Republic
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£51.00
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Booking from
Fri, 24th October 2008
Booking to
Fri, 28th November 2008
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Georges Bizet (1838-1875) composed Carmen, an Opéra comique in four acts, with libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, between 1873 and 1875. Hard to believe now, but Carmen was not initially a success and Bizet himself described it as “a definite and hopeless flop”. Nowadays it is the most frequently performed and one of the best-loved operas of all time.

The story concerns the eponymous Carmen, a beautiful gypsy with a fiery temper. “Free” with her love, she is responsible for the downfall of many men. She woos the corporal Don José, leading him to mutiny against his superior. His infatuation causes him to join a band of smugglers, of which Carmen is a member. He is happy with Carmen for a brief period, but is driven to madness when she turns from him to the bullfighter Escamillo.

Several well-known pieces from this opera have taken on a life separate to the work: the Prélude (overture), the Toréador Song, and the Habanera.


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By Tram: 9, 22, 23, 17 or 18 all go directly to the National Theatre

By metro: Metro B to Národní třída

20 min walk from centre (Old Town Hall)

Dress code: Guests are encouraged to dress smartly. A jacket & tie is not strictly necessary, but we would advise against wearing jeans and trainers.