In Act II the song consists of character matador Escamillo reiterating his past bull fighting exploits to what appears to be a crowd of his fans. This delightful and catchy aria is presented during Act II, as well as in Act IV. Objective Description: Another famous aria in the opera Carmen is The Toreador Song. Thus, it was a more enjoyable experience, seeing a better-rounded performance rather than a one-dimensional piece as seen in the past.Ĭomposition #2: The Toreador Song (Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre) Subjective Reaction: With the introduction of this piece, we see that the directors of this production are trying to adopt new techniques: emphasizing orchestral performance and dramatic tension more so than in previous renditions. This is done by using a descending scale in which performers (chorus) emphasize the text through Accenture and instrumentation giving the audience a perception of changes in the emotions involved. The tone that is created uses a range of voice given by mezzo – soprano 2 lead Carmen and Don José. Thus, a very emotive tone color is produced in the usage of a varied register. Thus, the effectiveness of the aria to convey emotion in this case as opera critic Anthony Tommasini states in his review “Carmen decides to ensnare the shy and attractive Don José” (Tommasini, 2010). This is where the appeal of her character is blatantly emphasized by the attempts of male characters to attract her attention at this point Carmen rejects all her suitors including the corporal and tries to allure Officer Don José. The scene exhibits female factory workers fraternizing with male soldiers/ workers, when the main character Carmen enters the frame. A pertinent example of this new infusion of drama is evident in the movement Habanera ( “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”) an aria that has traditionally been an indicator of imminent tension between the characters Carmen and Don José, acting as foreshadow for the near-term events. Objective Description: In the observance of the Metropolitan Theatres production of Carmen by George Bizet, we see a new take on this classic opera performance, made possible by a dramatic infusion of action to a classic libretto 1. Performance.ĭate and Time of Concert: Monday, May 10, 2010, 6:30 p.m.Ĭomposition: “Habanera” (“L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”) Cineplex Metropolitan Opera Broadcast – Bizet CarmenĬoncert Attended: Carmen.
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