Habanera From 'Carmen' - Georges Bizet

Carmen - The most performed opera in the world Since its premiere in 1875, Carmen has become the most performed opera worldwide. The Habanera - The iconic moment The most famous aria from this opera is the Habanera. In this aria, Carmen compares love - and herself - to an elusive, fluttering bird (l'amour est un oiseau rebelle). About the arrangement This arrangement can be performed with or without choir. The performance requires a light, refined touch. Conductors should pay special attention to ensuring that the ostinato (originally written for the cellos) is played with utmost precision, convincingly, and as delicately as possible.

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Habanera from "Carmen" - Georges Bizet