Carmen, by Georges Bizet, is an opera with much gaiety and many well-known arias including the famous Toreador Song. It will be shown on the big screen at Creston Public Library on March 30 at 7 p.m.
This Deutsche Grammmophen DVD is a Metropolitan Opera production with conductor James Levine. Mezzo-soprano Agnes Baltsa performs the title role and tenor Jose Carreras is the corporal with whom she falls in love.
The story takes place in Seville around 1820 and portrays a passionate and somewhat ruthless heroine. She fascinates, you love her, and you abhor her.
Supporting roles are performed by Leona Mitchell, Samuel Ramey and Vernon Hartman.
Gail Southall and librarian Aaron Francis will do the necessary preparation and Jasmine Lothien will introduce the opera.
There is no charge for admission and everyone is welcome.
—BY JULIE EWASHEN