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Since it’s premiere in 1875, Carmen has been performed more than any other opera. Author Gail Lavielle traces the origins of this unlikely heroine from her inception as a character in a short story by Merimee through Bizet’s opera adaptation to the modern day film. Through historical research and interviews, the influential events that have shaped the Spanish gypsy are revealed, leading to a more informed interpretation.
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About the Author:
A Texas native, Gail Lavielle now lives in Paris, where she heads the French subsidiary of an international public relations firm. From 1981 to 1987, she worked at a major Wall Street investment bank and during that time contributed articles on opera and music to The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Opera Quarterly, Opera International, and Music and Musicians.
She holds a B.A. in English from Cornell University and an M.A. in French from Yale University. Carmen: The Seduction of the Century is her first book.
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- PublisherCaldwell Pub Co
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1877761915
- ISBN 13 9781877761911
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages152
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