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Carmen Suite | Stage Door Society

Carmen Suite

Rodion Shchedrin

Ballet·Premiered 1967·cranko · narrative · tragedy

Synopsis

Cranko's take on the famous story of the free-spirited cigarette girl who seduces a soldier and pays with her life.

Signature Interpreters

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Libretto

Henri Meilhac
2 recordings
Ludovic Halévy
2 recordings

Chorus

Royal Opera Chorus
2 recordings

Music

Georges Bizet
2 recordings

Orchestra

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
2 recordings

Recorded Performances

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