Amarillo is set for an evening of passion and drama as the Amarillo Opera presents Georges Bizet’s iconic “Carmen” on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Fenlon Lamb and conducted by Jorge Parodi, this one-night-only performance promises to captivate with a fresh take on one of opera’s most enduring classics. Tickets and more information are available on the Amarillo Opera’s website .
Set in 19th-century Spain, “Carmen” tells the story of a free-spirited, seductive woman whose love triangle with soldier Don José and bullfighter Escamillo leads to betrayal and tragedy. Lamb, an experienced opera director who has staged several productions of “Carmen” across the U.S., views the opera as a timeless exploration of human emotions.
“This is an age-old tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal,” Lamb explained. “It captures the passion and the raw reality of life in the late 1800s. We wanted to bring out that raw emotion in this production, allowing audiences to connect deeply with the characters and their struggles.”