Tutto nel mondo
23. Tutto nel mondo è burla
The whole world’s a joke
The Awesome Foursome realise the best thing is not to take life too seriously and enjoy eating, drinking, laughter and love (and opera) wherever you can!
MOLS 2
Seguidilla
22. Seguidilla
By the ramparts of Seville
Carmen realises that she is happiest just being her extroverted self, and she doesn’t need Escamillo to change either
Lippen schweigen
21. Lippen schweigen
The Merry Widow waltz
Rodolfo finds a way to use his poetry to truly tell Mimi how much he loves her
Lippen schweigen
21. Lippen schweigen
The Merry Widow waltz
Rodolfo finds a way to use his poetry to truly tell Mimi how much he loves her
Mi chiamano Mimi
20. Mi chiamano Mimi
They call me Mimi
Mimi, more confident and liberated, reconnects with her and Rodolfo’s innocent beginnings
Soave sia il vento
19. Soave sia il vento
Gentle be the breeze
Rodolfo’s creativity is re-inspired by Mozart as he rejoices in the power of music to describe and transform the soul
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Cinderella’s Song
18. Non più mesta … starò sola a gorgheggiar
I’ll no longer sit alone, sadly singing …
Carmen wonders if she would be happier if she could wait patiently, like Cinderella, for the right person to come along
Flower Duet
17. Sous le dôme épais…
Under the dome of jasmine and roses
The exquisite Flower Duet evokes nature’s beauty and tranquillity, reminding Carmen and Mimi of happier times
La donna è mobile
16. La donna è mobile
Women are fickle
Rodolfo agrees with Carmen about carpe diem but annoys the women by channelling the ultimate cad, the Duke of Mantua
Il segreto
15. Il segreto per esser felice
The secret to being happy
Carmen decides to forget about love and live in the moment, revelling in jokes, laughter and drink…
Largo al factotum
14. Largo al factotum
Make way for the go-to man
Horrified at Escamillo’s Alpha behaviour, Carmen suggests he tries being someone a little less violent, more like their favourite hairdresser, Figaro!
Mettez-vous en garde
13. Mettez-vous en garde
Be on your guard
Old and new jealousies flare up between Rodolfo and Escamillo, erupting into a furious fight…
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Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss
12. Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß
My lips kiss with such passion
Inspired by Carmen (and a few drinks), Mimi breaks away from her good girl persona to revel in passion and dance…
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Non ti fidar
11. Non ti fidar o misera
Don’t trust that faithless heart, you poor woman!
Carmen reveals a vulnerable side, fearing Escamillo will be just another philanderer, like opera’s infamous Don Giovanni…
