Opus Arte

The hunt to find the best Carmen précis in 140 characters or less has drawn to a close. Here’s the winning entry: Sexy siren makes soldier swoon, he skips out and sides with smugglers. Swaggering sportsman sweeps said siren, soldier slays her.

Opus Arte is on twitter – @OpusArte – and to celebrate, we are running a competition for the best 140 character or less précis of perennial favourite Carmen.

    A nationwide singalong of songs from the opera Carmen kicks off tonight at 6:45pm.

©Zachary Walsh, 2010

On the first true summer day of 2010, the Holland Park Opera season opened surely the most famous of all: Bizet’s Carmen.

As the first rays of summer warm the English countryside, the outdoor music season emergences from the wings and takes centre stage. Now in its 14th year, Opera Holland Park is gearing up for another season of interesting and eclectic live performance in one of London’s prettiest parks.

©Richard Thomas 2006