O Ma Carmen
An edition of O Ma Carmen (2017)
Portrayals of Bizet's Fateful Gypsy from 1875 to the Present
By Victoria Etnier Villamil
Publish Date
2017
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Language
eng
Pages
228
Description:
""Che cos'è?" Celestine Galli-Marié asked when offered the title role in the 1875 premier of Bizet's new opera, Carmen. Each singer has delved into the character of Carmen to craft her own portrayal of Gypsy. This book explores the history of operatic portrayals of Bizet's enchantress, tracing the development of vocal and dramatic interpretations around the globe"--
subjects: Opera, Bizet, georges, 1838-1875, Romanies in opera