BIZET Carmen (Concert Version) | Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Lan Shui

Music Director Lan Shui directs the concert version of Bizet’s famous opera depicting a controversial story of seduction and tragedy which broke new ground at its 1875 premiere in Paris. A grand masterpiece showcasing Bizet’s brilliant orchestration and melodies, Carmen went on to become his greatest known work and remains one of the most frequently performed operas around the world today. 0:00 Act I 48:55 Act II 1:28:02 Act III 2:04:20 Act IV Lan Shui, conductor Christine Rice, Carmen (mezzo-soprano) Andrea Care, Don Jose (tenor) Shen Yang, Escamillo (bass-baritone) Li Jing Jing, Micaela (soprano) Anna Gillingham, Frasquita (soprano) Maren Favela, Mercedes (mezzo-soprano) Singapore Symphony Chorus Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir Lim Yau, choral director Wong Lai Foon, choirmaster