Cairo Opera House Hosts Georges Bizet's 'Carmen'
Yara Sameh
In accord with the Ministry of Culture's cultural mission to revive world art classics and international operas, the Cairo Opera Company presents Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen' at the Main Hall on Monday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m.
The production is directed by Hazem Tayel with the participation of the Cairo Opera Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Mohamed Saad Pasha, and the Cairo Opera Choir, coached by Mina Hanna.
'Carmen' is a searing depiction of love, obsession and jealousy. It tells the story of Don José, a naïve soldier, who is seduced by the fiery gypsy Carmen. Abandoning his childhood sweetheart and turning his back on his military career, the opera follows José in his pursuit of Carmen's attention and eventually his downfall.
Dances are choreographed by Erminia Kamel, lighting by Yasser Shaalan, and set design by Mohamed Abdel Razik.
Mezzo-soprano Mezzosoprano Julie Fayzi Norsita El Merghany alternate in the role of Carmen, tenor Amr Medhat Mostafa Medhat alternate in the role of Don Jose, soprano Dalia Farouk plays the role of Micaela, baritone Mostafa Mohamed Tamer Tawfik alternate in the role of Escamillo, bass Reda El Wakil in the role of Zuniga, Ramez Labbad in the role of Lilas Basita, soprano Reham Mustafa Salma El Gebaly alternate in the role of Frasquita, soprano Jihan Fayed Nora El Alfy alternate in the role of Mercedes, tenor Ibrahim Nagy in the role of Doncayer, baritone Khaled Samir Elhamy Amin alternate in the role of Morales, tenor Mina Rafael Ahmed Farouk alternate in the role of Remandado.
The Cairo Opera Company was officially founded in 1964 and has a vast repertoire that includes more than 32 opera productions. Members of the Company performed notable roles at the most prestigious venues worldwide. Through years of dedication and diligence, the Cairo Opera Company succeeded in amassing a fan base of opera enthusiasts and music lovers.
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