CarmenScottish Opera, in partnership with Dumfries & Galloway Arts, are offering a special opportunity in advance of the arrival of their production of the classic opera ‘Carmen’ in the region this autumn.  They will be running two ‘taster’ workshops which offer opera fans the chance to learn a bit more and get closer to this acclaimed professional production – and just as importantly create a way in for all those new to opera.  The workshops will provide a chance to participate and join in singing, or just sit in and watch.

The free workshops will take place on Sunday 3 October at Newton Stewart Cinema 4pm to 5.30pm, and on Tuesday 5 October at the Brigend Theatre, Dumfries from 7pm to 8.30pm.

Please call dgArts on 01387 253383 to reserve a place or find out more. All places are free of charge but need to be reserved.This autumn will see Scottish Opera bringing Carmen to Dumfries and Galloway, performing on 9 October at DG One, Dumfries and on 11 November at Newton Stewart Cinema.  For tickets and information visit www.dgarts.co.uk or pick up a GaelForce Guide or ring 01387 253383.

Carmen is an outspoken gypsy with a beautiful face and a fiery temper, who sets her sights on soldier Don Jose. As their relationship disintegrates and she leaves him for another, he sets out to prove his love. But Carmen has seen her future in her tarot cards and it isn’t a happy one…

Bizet’s boldly seductive opera has been one of the world’s favourites for over a century. Directed by Ashley Dean (Opera Highlights 2009) this is a new production set in 1960′s Spain, a country firmly entrenched in General Franco’s right-wing regime, echoing the social oppression of Biznet’s original. For Carmen, a gypsy in a male-dominated society, the stakes are particularly high as she treads a dangerous path between two lovers.

The production features both piano and chamber orchestra accompanied performances. Annie Gill and recently announced Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Rebecca Afonwy-Jones share the title role, along with a superb cast of singers including Nick Ransley (Cinderella) as Don Jose, and Michel de Souza (Scottish Opera Emerging Artist) as Escamillo.

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