(Sung in French with English spoken dialogues and English/Chinese supertitles)

In the sultry heart of 19th-century Seville, where passion ignites like the flames of a Spanish sunset, there unfolds a tale of love, lust, and destiny set to the enchanting melodies of Bizet's "Carmen." As the curtain rises, the air is thick with the intoxicating perfume of rebellion and desire, weaving a tapestry of seduction that will enthrall both the characters and the audience alike. Enter the world of Carmen, a fiery and free-spirited gypsy whose untamed spirit becomes a magnetic force drawing those around her into a dance of fates. Amidst the swirling rhythms of flamenco and the haunting echoes of destiny, the opera unfolds, painting a vivid portrait of love's tumultuous journey and the irresistible allure of Carmen herself. Brace yourself for a spellbinding experience, as the stage is set for a timeless opera that transcends time and tradition, inviting you to surrender to the irresistible charm of "Carmen."

Our first two performances will take place in Fremont, CA, at Jackson Theatre, Smith Center of Ohlone College. Saturday 3/30/2024 at 7pm, and Sunday 3/31/2024 at 3pm.

Our final two performances will take place in Redwood City, CA, at Carrington Hall of Sequoia High School. Saturday 4/6/2024 at 7pm, and Sunday 4/7/2024 at 3pm.

The performances include professional opera singers from the local area and internationally; renown ballet dancer, and a live chamber orchestra. A grandiose yet affordable event which you do not want to miss.

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City: Fremont
Price Range:
$30 to $100

Program Items

Georges Bizet Carmen

Performers

Xiaohua Song (3/30, 4/7) Carmen
Cecilia X. Cai (3/31, 4/6) Carmen
Cecilia X. Cai (4/7) Micaela
Amber Marsh (3/30, 3/31, 4/6) Micaela
Josh Bongers Don Jose
Senen Bagos Don Jose
Kenneth Lu (3/30, 3/31) Escamillo
Julio Ferrari (4/6, 4/7) Escamillo
Carlet Langford (3/30, 3/31) Frasquita
Kristin Lund (4/6, 4/7) Frasquita
Angela Jajko (3/30, 4/7) Mercedes
Salina Zhang (3/31, 4/6) Mercedes
Roberto Amaya (3/30, 4/7) El Remendado
Guanhao Qiao (3/31, 4/6) El Remendado
Russ Kladko (all dates) Dancairo
Jim Cowing (all dates) Zuniga
You-Wen Yi (3/30, 3/31, 4/6) Morales
Kenneth Lu (4/7) Morales
Zhen Jin/Li-Chong Wang Lilas Pastia
Michael Shahani Conductor
Frederick Winthrop Stage Director

Ohlone College Smith Center - Jackson Theatre

Ohlone College Smith Center - Jackson Theatre

43600 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
United States