Carmen by Prosper Merimee toy sword Betrayed poster for Nabucco

Betrayed poster for Nabucco

This exquisitely constructed nutcracker is hand-painted and imported from the Ulbricht/Seiffener factory in Germany

many whom still grace the stages today

the art of ballet has stood at the center of Western civilization

from the brilliant and humorous author of Wagner Without Fear and Verdi with a Vengeance

Carmen by Prosper Merimee toy sword Betrayed poster for NabuccoCarmen (1845) by Prosper Mrime is the original novella that inspired the classic opera by Bizet. The unforgettable story of Carmen, a flirtatious, charismatic, and amoral gypsy who bewitches and emotionally enslaves Don Jos, a desperate man, into a tragic obsession, has captivated generations with its passion and sensual intensity. Pages: 108