Faraway Fantasies: Exoticism in Opera
Send us a text Description Faraway Fantasies: Exoticism in Opera in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact When Carmen premiered, critics complained it was too scandalous and “vulgar” for the Paris stage. Yet the opera’s Spanish flair and exotic energy soon captivated Europe. Ironically, Bizet never visited Spain—the rhythms and melodies came from French collections of “Spanish” tunes. Authentic or not, it became a timeless hit. About Steven, Host Steven is a Canadian composer ...