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Carmen Suite

Name: Carmen Suite
Description: Georges Bizet’s opera *Carmen* was adapted into a full-length ballet by Carlos Salzedo in 1913, featuring a large ensemble and incorporating Spanish folk music alongside the original score to depict the passionate and tragic story of the fiery gypsy.

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Georges Bizet’s opera *Carmen* was adapted into a full-length ballet by Carlos Salzedo in 1913, featuring a large ensemble and incorporating Spanish folk music alongside the original score to depict the passionate and tragic story of the fiery gypsy.

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Who created the ballet Carmen Suite?

Carmen Suite was choreographed by the Cuban artist Alberto Alonso for Maya Plisetskaya. Its premiere took place at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on April 20, 1967.

Is Carmen Suite set to Bizet's original opera score?

It uses Georges Bizet's music as reworked by Rodion Shchedrin, rather than simply staging the complete opera score in dance form. Shchedrin's arrangement uses strings and a large percussion section.

What is the plot of Carmen Suite?

The one-act ballet follows Carmen, Don José, and the torero Escamillo in a compressed tragic story. Carmen leaves Don José for Escamillo, and Don José ultimately kills her in the bullring setting.

How long does Carmen Suite last?

The ballet is commonly listed at about 45 minutes. Its dramatic focus is narrower than a full staging of Bizet's 1875 opera Carmen.

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