What is the theme of Carmen?

One of the themes of Prosper Merimee’s Carmen is Don Jose’s inability, or unwillingness, to let his reason master his passionate love for the wild, ungovernable Carmen.

What is the genre of Carmen?

opéra-comique

It is the source of many memorable and widely recognized songs, notably those known by the popular names “Toréador Song” and “Habanera.” Carmen also is the best-known example of opéra-comique, a genre of French opera not necessarily comic but featuring both spoken dialogue and sung portions.

When did Bizet write Carmen? ¿Cuándo escribió Bizet Carmen? Como se desenvolveu a ópera? Who is Don Jose in Carmen? Quem é Don Jose em Carmen? ¿Quién es Don José en Carmen? Is Carmen a good opera? ¿Es Carmen una buena ópera? A Carmen é uma boa ópera? Antonio Banderas interpretou o Fantasma da Ópera?