Performances of Carmen on Oct. 17, 19, 22, 25 and 26 kick off a strong season that is designed to enchant both opera aficionados and those who may never have experienced this performing art form ...

The story of Carmen, in the 19th century opera by French composer George Bizet, is, at its simplest, the story of a ...

Opera Santa Barbara Artistic & General Director Kostis Protopapas | Credit: Zach Mendez Following the accepted wisdom that grand opera is a place for high drama, irrational twists, and dangerous ...

News By Chris Arrant published 8 December 2021 The passionate story of Carmen jumps from opera houses to comic books thanks to P. Craig Russell, Aneke, and more ...