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Arrangement 19
Carmen
G. Bizet
Carmen is undoubtedly one of the most popular and most performed operas in the world. Its premiere in 1875 at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, however, was only a moderate success: The outrageous new realism, the brutality and vehemence in the actors’ actions, and not least the shady milieu, overwhelmed the conventional Parisian audience, which was stuck in old patterns of thought.
The opera is set around 1820 in Seville, Andalusia, and is based on the novella of the same name by Prosper Merimée. The libretto was co-produced by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy (nephew of composer Jacques Fromental Halévy and also cousin of Georges Bizet’s wife). Shortly after its premiere, Carmen began its triumphal march across the world via Vienna and the rest of Europe, a triumph that continues to this day.
The theme and plot of this opera inspired numerous artists to create independent works, and various (opera and dance) films as well as ballets were made. Georges Bizet (1838-1875), however, unfortunately did not live to see the triumph of his sensual and passionate masterpiece. Exactly three months to the day after the first performance, he succumbed to a fatal heart attack at the age of only 36.
Carmen, G. Bizet, the 15.
Gianandrea Noseda - Andreas Homoki
Marina Viotti, Natalia Tanasii, Saimir Pirgu, Lukasz Golinski
Opernhaus
L’Orfeo, C. Monteverdi, the 16.
Ottavio Dantone - Evgeny Titov
Miriam Kutrowatz, José Maria lo Monaco, Giovanni Sala, Mirco Palazzi
Opernhaus



Hotel informations for Zurich 19
Zurich, Baur au Lac Zurich, Baur au Lac
Baur au Lac *****
The hotel Baur au Lac *****, has earned an enviable reputation thanks to the elegance of its 119 rooms, coupled with the perfect service offered. Its own private park at the edge of a lake surrounds this sumptuous hotel, situated in the city center, and only fifteen minutes away on foot from the Opera.
Zurich, Hotel Opera Zurich, Hotel Opera
Hotel Opera ****
The Opera Hotel ****, with its privileged location behind the Opernhaus and just a few steps from the lake, offers you a charming and peaceful setting to fully enjoy your stay in Zurich. The warm welcome and beautifully furnished rooms will ensure your comfort. The Opera restaurant, located just opposite in the Ambassador Hotel, belonging to the same owner, offers fine cuisine in a baroque setting inspired by opera scenes.
Zurich, Boutique Hotel NI-MO Zurich, Boutique Hotel NI-MO
Boutique Hotel NI-MO
The small Bed&Breakfast Boutiquehotel NI-MO is ideal for a conscious stay away from the 5-star houses. Only a few steps away from the opera house, lake and Zurich’s old town, the privately run house offers 15 stylishly furnished rooms with natural wood beds and well-kept parquet floors. On your leafy balcony facing the inner courtyard you will find a quiet oasis in the middle of Zurich.



All-inclusive price per person for Zurich 19
Single room/ night
Baur au Lac
from 2.870,- Euro
210-490,- Euro
Hotel Opera
from 1.690,- Euro
Auf Anfrage
Boutique Hotel NI-MO
On request
140-160,- Euro



The price includes
Overnights including breakfast, good opera tickets, travel cancellation expenses insurance.