Hansel and Gretel's Opera
Our junior choir performed songs from the Hansel and Gretel Opera.
'This is Carmen by George Bizet'
Waltham Forest Pupils Celebrate 150 Years of Bizet’s Famous Opera Carmen
In July over 650 young people from Waltham Forest will be excited to perform in a special celebration of Carmen, one of the world’s best known and loved operas.
The production will feature members of the Little Choir of Joy, Waltham Forest Youth Orchestra and Guitar Groups as well as a massed primary school choir.
Carmen is the third opera Waltham Forest Music Service have worked in partnership with Royal Ballet and Opera, introducing young people to the rich musical and storytelling world of opera.
As well as some of the most famous music in opera, including the dramatic Habanera and rousing Toreador, Carmen will feature new music composed specially for this production.
During rehearsals over the next two months young performers will be encouraged to contribute and develop their own ideas into the production to make it truly unique.
Carmen will be performed at Big Penny Social in Walthamstow on 2nd and 3rd July.
About Carmen
Carmen is a French opera written by George Bizet which celebrates 150 years since its world première in Paris, Opéra-Comique Theatre, 1875.
A story of love, jealously and tragedy, Carmen tells the story of Don José, a soldier who falls in love with Carmen, a fiery woman involved in smuggling. He abandons his childhood sweetheart and his military career to pursue Carmen. However, Carmen soon falls for a bullfighter named Escamillo, leading to a dramatic and emotional ending.
About the project:
This project has been created and directed by soprano and choir leader Maya Sapone and produced by Waltham Forest Music Service in partnership with Royal Ballet and Opera.
Through our unique production we will retell the story of Carmen through the eyes of the composer, Georges Bizet.
Create & Sing is the Royal Ballet and Opera’s national schools singing and drama programme. It provides comprehensive resources to support young people`s creative learning and giving voice to their creativity.
Watch an animation of the Carmen story:
