Carmen
Malaysians are in for a fiery treat this December when the Penang Arts Council stages five performances of Georges Bizet’s Carmen. Set in Spain, this famous nineteenth-century opera was originally based upon a scandalously risqué novella by Prosper Mérimée. Bizet set his story to wonderful, stirring music, drawing upon typical Spanish themes and rhythms but set to French words.
Every bit as musically intoxicating as it is sexually charged, Carmen’s irresistible melodies, forceful drama, and primal emotions have been seducing audiences for more than a century. A tale of obsessive love, the titular figure – the passionate Gypsy Carmen, craves for total freedom that breaks from many social norms. She is uninhibited and dares to imbue her brand of Gypsy liberation into the rigid contours of society, preferring to choose death above the loss of freedom.
Presented by the Texchem Group of Companies, this world renowned opera has remained one of the most frequently performed operas in the entire repertory. Carmen will be sung by the remarkable Jessica Chen. Chen, who hails from Taiwan, performed in the title role in the Arts Council production of Turandot last year. Also, one of the four leading roles is performed by BOH Cameronian Award winner Cecilia Yap.
Directed by Alain Laurent Wullschleger, the performance will feature some 15 odd foreigners comprising singers, musicians and crew alongside a host of local performers, including a chorus of 50 adults and 30 children. They will be backed by a 70-piece orchestra from the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Casteels.
Date & Time:
Dec 17 - 19, 2004 (8.30pm)
Mon–Thu: 9am-7pm
Fri: 9am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Alt. Sat: 9am-7pm
Sunday/Public Holidays: 2pm-7pm
Venue:
Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak, 50694, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets:
Penang: RM100, RM80 and RM50. Kuala Lumpur: RM250, RM160, RM100 and RM50.
Telephone:
For Penang: Penang Arts Council: (604) 2268477.
For KL: Axcess: (603) 77115000, Istana Budaya: (603) 402556932, Texchem: (603) 56315660
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Every bit as musically intoxicating as it is sexually charged, Carmen’s irresistible melodies, forceful drama, and primal emotions have been seducing audiences for more than a century. A tale of obsessive love, the titular figure – the passionate Gypsy Carmen, craves for total freedom that breaks from many social norms. She is uninhibited and dares to imbue her brand of Gypsy liberation into the rigid contours of society, preferring to choose death above the loss of freedom.
Presented by the Texchem Group of Companies, this world renowned opera has remained one of the most frequently performed operas in the entire repertory. Carmen will be sung by the remarkable Jessica Chen. Chen, who hails from Taiwan, performed in the title role in the Arts Council production of Turandot last year. Also, one of the four leading roles is performed by BOH Cameronian Award winner Cecilia Yap.
Directed by Alain Laurent Wullschleger, the performance will feature some 15 odd foreigners comprising singers, musicians and crew alongside a host of local performers, including a chorus of 50 adults and 30 children. They will be backed by a 70-piece orchestra from the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Casteels.
Date & Time:
Dec 17 - 19, 2004 (8.30pm)
Mon–Thu: 9am-7pm
Fri: 9am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Alt. Sat: 9am-7pm
Sunday/Public Holidays: 2pm-7pm
Venue:
Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak, 50694, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets:
Penang: RM100, RM80 and RM50. Kuala Lumpur: RM250, RM160, RM100 and RM50.
Telephone:
For Penang: Penang Arts Council: (604) 2268477.
For KL: Axcess: (603) 77115000, Istana Budaya: (603) 402556932, Texchem: (603) 56315660
Copyright @ kakiseni.com Sdn. Bhd.
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