Long description
This stylish modern ballet, set in a symbolic bullring, captures the spirit and passion of Merimee's novella. From the opening, it is infused with the mysteries of Spain and belief in Fate. From the midst of the group emerge one man and one woman whom Fate binds implacably together, sealing their destiny with a flower.
It tells the story of Carmen of the cigar factory where, more inclined to revel in life than to work, she meets Jose, the soldier. The chemistry sizzles. He advances while she backs off and we hear the ominous words, "I will love you in death but I will never love you in life".
This is a tragic and dramatic love story in the great classical tradition so you can easily conclude she ends up loving him as a damp tear glistens down our cheek. Wonderful stuff.