A phantom designer

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01/11/2024

To revive the 1875 premiere of Carmen means immersing oneself in a relatively extensive and precise archive, given that the work in question is the jewel in the crown of nineteenth-century French opera. As a result, staging notes and stage manager’s diagrams showing entrances and exits, the movements of the singers and the layout of the chorus facilitate a meticulous reconstruction.

Video-book Georges Bizet. Carmen. Historical staging. Bru Zane label, 2024. Translated by Charles Johnston.