Stories from the Operas

Carmen by Georges Bizet - The story revolves around Carmen a passionate and free-spirited gypsy and her tumultuous relationship with Don José a soldier. Carmen's defiance of societal norms and her ultimate fate underscore the opera’s themes of love and jealousy. The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - This fairy-tale opera combines a whimsical story with profound philosophical themes. It follows Prince Tamino who embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Pamina from the evil sorcerer Sarastro discovering truths about love and enlightenment along the way. La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi - The tragic love story of Violetta a courtesan and Alfredo a young man from a respectable family. Their relationship faces opposition from Alfredo's father and society leading to heartache and ultimate tragedy.