City Ballet's 'Carmen'
May 4, 2025: 2 PM - 4 PM
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This visually spectacular one-act production of "Carmen," set in southern Spain, follows the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery Carmen. José abandons his childhood sweetheart and deserts from his military duties yet loses Carmen’s love to the glamorous torero Escamillo.
Choreography
Elizabeth Wistrich (1989)
Music
Carmen by Georges Bizet (1875), with arrangement by Rodion Shchedrin (1967)
Divertimento No. 15:
Pairing perfection. The choreography showcases Balanchine’s brilliant use of space, and the geometric precision of his movement patterns and groupings. The music is one of Mozart’s greatest works, the epitome of 18th-century aristocratic music.
Choreography
George Balanchine (1956)
Music
Divertimento No. 15 in B-flat major, K. 287 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1777)
Event Supported By
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is situated on a 12-acre campus in downtown Escondido adjacent to Escondido City Hall and Grape Day Park. The campus is comprised of a 1,523-seat Concert Hall, a 406-seat Center Theater, a visual arts Museum, art and dance studios, and a Conference Center containing meeting and banquet facilities. Groundbreaking occurred on June 22, 1991. Since its opening on October 1, 1994, The Center has attracted more than one-million visitors through its performing and visual arts presentations, events in the Conference Center and education programs. Mission Statement: The mission of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is to enrich the lives of all within its reach through the Arts and their power for community building and enhancement by providing diverse artistic, cultural, educational, social and entertainment experiences of the highest quality. Ticket Office Windows: - Tuesday - Saturday: Noon - 6 p.m. - Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Ticket Office Phones: - (800) 988-4253 - Tuesday - Saturday: Noon - 6 p.m. - Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Online Ticket Purchases: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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