Opera:
CarmenÂ
by Georges Bizet
What is an opera?
An opera is a * work, a work performed on * by *, set to *, in which all or most of the words are *. Operas typically feature *, individual singers representing the main characters, and a *, a group of singers representing the crowd, all accompanied by an *, a classical instrumental ensemble.
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Bizet's Carmen
1. Carmen Synopsis
Watch and listen to excerpts from Bizet's opera 'Carmen'. To help you to understand the story, use the template to draw a storyboard which reflects the key events in each scene.
Carmen Storyboard.pdf2. Carmen Performing
Using the sheet music, learn to sing and play excerpts from Bizet's Carmen. You may present these pieces or your own choice of music as your solo performance. You may use this virtual keyboard
1Carmen Toreador Song Performing Score (Singing).pdf2Carmen Prelude Performing Score (Keyboard).pdf3Carmen Act III Entracte Performing Score.pdf3. Carmen Listening
Listen to the Prelude from Bizet's Carmen and, using the worksheet, complete the listening activities in your exercise books.
1Carmen Prelude Audio.mp3Carmen Prelude Audio Theme A.mp3Carmen Prelude Audio Theme C.mp3Carmen Prelude Audio Theme B.mp3Carmen Prelude Audio Theme D.mp31Carmen Prelude Listening (Student Copy).pdf4. Carmen Composing
Using the techniques heard in the Entr'acte to Bizet's Carmen (following the instructions on the worksheet) compose your own Entr'acte which sets the scene for Act III: A wild peaceful place in the mountains at midnight, where smugglers dwell.
1Carmen Entracte Composition Worksheet.pdf5. Carmen Reading and Understanding
Using the worksheet, read about the history and plot of Bizet's Opera 'Carmen'. In your exercise book, answer the questions found at the end of each paragraph.
1Carmen Reading and Understanding (Student Copy).pdf6. Carmen Listening Revision and Assessment
By listening to the Prelude to Bizet's Carmen and studying the revision sheet, learn to recognise and describe the musical features heard in this prelude.