Carmen & Don José
Love is a rebellious bird
The free, fatal Roma cigarette-maker Carmen seduces the soldier Don José and drags him into desertion and crime; when she leaves him for the bullfighter Escamillo, José kills her rather than lose her.
01Why it matters
Bizet's opera is the most performed in the world; Carmen is the archetype of the free woman.
02The conflict
José's possessive jealousy against Carmen's freedom.
03The iconic moment
The "Habanera" and the final murder outside the bullring.
04What survived
Bizet's opera "Carmen"; the "Habanera."
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Carmen & Don José famous?
Bizet's opera is the most performed in the world; Carmen is the archetype of the free woman.
How does the story of Carmen & Don José end?
The "Habanera" and the final murder outside the bullring. Bizet's opera "Carmen"; the "Habanera."
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