Bizet - Carmen Medley

Composed by Georges Bizet
Arranged by Maya Chu '27, Owen Yang '26
Performed by Amanda Chan '26, Carson He '26, Roberto Lachner '26, Brianna Dai '28, Marvel Jem Roth '28

The Carmen Medley features the bold, seductive, and untamed highlights from Bizet’s opera, arranged for five pianos and a tambourine. The medley includes "Les Toreadors," "Aragonaise," "Habanera," and "Bohemian Dance," capturing the fiery spirit of Carmen, a gypsy who defies social conventions. Through vibrant rhythms and melodies, the music tells the story of Carmen’s passionate love, her ultimate rejection of societal norms, and the tragic consequences of her free-spirited choices. Each piece reflects the intensity of Carmen’s world, full of romance, danger, and drama.

'Fantasia', Richardson Auditorium, Nov 5 2024

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