
Saturday August 4, 2018
Pre-Talk on Carmen with Maestro Michael Fennelly 7:00pm, Main Stage
Veteran conductor Michael Fennelly delves into the historical details of Bizet's master work making comparisons with the Merime' novel on which the opera is based. A veritable encyclopedia of musical knowledge, Maestro Fennelly will delight you with interesting facts about performance history, the great women who have embodied 'Carmen' and the many reasons Carmen is possibly THE most popular opera in the world! Whether you're a 'Carmen' novice or veteran, your enjoyment of the opera will be entertainingly enhanced!