Chapter 1
Mozart and the magic of early masterpieces
Chapter 2
Italian passion and tragic romances
Chapter 3
French drama and Spanish flair
Chapter 4
Epic myths and grand spectacles
YOUR GOAL
Master of Famous operas of the world
Ch 3 · French drama and Spanish flair
schopenhauer Bizet's Carmen
We're dancing the habanera under Seville skies, high-stakes drama with a Spanish vibe!
schopenhauer Camille Saint-Saëns adapted the biblical epic of a powerful hero betrayed by the woman he loves.
schopenhauer Charles Gounod's Faust explores the classic legend of an aging scholar who sells his soul for youth and love.
BETA
schopenhauer Match characters to dramatic plots and trivia to master the world's greatest operas.
Fun Fact
Bizet's tragedy: Georges Bizet died of a heart attack at age 36, just three months after Carmen premiered, never knowing it would succeed.
Glossary
habanera (noun)
A slow Spanish or Cuban dance in duple time, or the music for this dance. In Georges Bizet's 1875 opera, the fiery protagonist sings a famous habanera to seduce a soldier.
A slow Spanish or Cuban dance in duple time, or the music for this dance. In Georges Bizet's 1875 opera, the fiery protagonist sings a famous habanera to seduce a soldier.
Quiz
What is the name of the famous, swaying boat song duet in Jacques Offenbach's 'The Tales of Hoffmann'?
Quiz
Which French composer wrote the opera 'Carmen' but died before seeing its global success?
Quiz
In 'The Tales of Hoffmann', what kind of creature or object is Olympia in the first act?
Quiz
In 'Carmen', what is the title of the famous aria that Carmen sings about love being a rebellious bird?
Quiz
Which French opera was chosen to open the brand-new Metropolitan Opera House in New York City in 1883?
Quiz
Which French composer wrote the opera 'Faust', based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous tragedy?
Quiz
In Georges Bizet's 'Carmen', what is the profession of the character Escamillo?
Quiz
Which musical instrument or architectural structure's collapse brings down the temple at the end of 'Samson and Delilah'?