Carmen in Concert by UAE National Orchestra
In Partnership with Dubai Opera
The UAE National Orchestra presents a special evening dedicated to the timeless masterpiece Carmen by French composer Georges Bizet. Through a selection of its most celebrated arias and orchestral moments, the concert brings to life the spirit, passion, and dramatic intensity that have made this work one of the most beloved operas in the world.
Performed as a symphonic concert, the program places the focus entirely on the richness of Bizet’s music, the beauty of the vocal performances, and the vivid character of the orchestral score. Carefully chosen highlights capture the essence of Carmen, from its vibrant rhythms to its powerful emotional depth.
Presented in this concentrated form, Carmen reveals the enduring energy and brilliance of Bizet’s music, an experience where the drama unfolds through sound alone, leaving a lasting impression long after the final note fades.
Performed by: UAE National Orchestra In collaboration with Dubai Singers & The Stage House Choir
Conducted by: Ahmed Farag
Choir Master: Howard Wong
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Laeticia Goepfert, Mezzo-Soprano — Carmen
Hany El-Shafei, Tenor — Don José
Fernando Araujo, Baritone — Escamillo
Luisa Mordel, Soprano — Micaëla
Approximately 2 hours including intermission
Latecomers will not be admitted into the auditorium once the performance has begun. Entry will only be permitted during intermission, if applicable
Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.
Children aged 6 years and above require a valid ticket to enter the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
Children under 6 years of age are not permitted inside the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
*Part 1*
Set in Seville, the story begins when Don José, a soldier, meets Carmen, a fiery and free-spirited factory worker. After a fight breaks out, Carmen is arrested but seduces Don José into helping her escape, leading him to abandon his duty and follow her into a bohemian world. As their relationship develops, Carmen grows increasingly independent, while Don José becomes deeply infatuated and torn between love and duty.
*Part 2*
Carmen eventually becomes bored of Don José and turns her attention to the toreador Escamillo. Despite Don José’s desperate devotion, she refuses to return to him. The tension culminates outside the bullring in Seville, where Carmen rejects Don José one final time. Consumed by jealousy and heartbreak, he kills her as the crowd celebrates inside.
