Carmen In Riyadh

Carmen: A Timeless Opera

About the Opera

• Composer: Georges Bizet
• Year Composed: 1875
• Acts: Four

Highlights

• Recognized as one of the most celebrated operas in history.
• Features a powerful score and unforgettable arias.
• Explores themes of love, freedom, jealousy, and betrayal.

Setting

• Location: Vibrant streets of Seville.
• Plot: Follows Carmen, a free-spirited woman, and her passionate yet tragic romance with the soldier Don José.

Special Performance in Riyadh

• Occasion: First-ever performance in Saudi Arabia.
• Venue: Riyadh, under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
• Production: Presented by the renowned China National Opera House.

Cultural Significance

• Marks a milestone in cultural exchange.
• Part of the official 2025 Saudi–China Cultural Year.
• Celebrates 35 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and China.