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CarmenCo presents A POCKET OPERA
CarmenCo’s “A Pocket Opera” is a concert of Spanish and Spanish-inspired music presented as a play, with costumes, props and a storyline which roughly follows the story of Bizet’s opera Carmen, but told from her point of view.
Dare you consult the cards with her? What does she think of the men in her story? Did she foresee her gruesome ending? And does she like the opera Bizet wrote about her?
CarmenCo trio, comprising Emily Andrews on flute/mezzo, and David Massey and Francisco Correa on guitars, are all prizewinning Royal Academy of Music graduates and in-demand soloists in their own right.
In “A Pocket Opera” all three musicians perform entirely from memory, enabling them to act, move amongst the audience and even dance while playing. It’s a brilliantly accessible and fun way to present classical music.
It’s a fun-filled evening of fantasy, comedy, drama and tremendous music, all arranged by the musicians for guitars, flute and voice.
“A buffet of musical morsels, served with an infectious mixture of respectful reverence and impish send-up; an evening that will linger long in the memory. In short – unique.” Carlisle Music Society review, September 2024
“What an outstanding performance by the extraordinarily talented and delightful CarmenCo ensemble. It was a magnificent evening ending with rapturous applause” – concert organiser, Arts in The Langfords
Dare you consult the cards with her? What does she think of the men in her story? Did she foresee her gruesome ending? And does she like the opera Bizet wrote about her?
CarmenCo trio, comprising Emily Andrews on flute/mezzo, and David Massey and Francisco Correa on guitars, are all prizewinning Royal Academy of Music graduates and in-demand soloists in their own right.
In “A Pocket Opera” all three musicians perform entirely from memory, enabling them to act, move amongst the audience and even dance while playing. It’s a brilliantly accessible and fun way to present classical music.
It’s a fun-filled evening of fantasy, comedy, drama and tremendous music, all arranged by the musicians for guitars, flute and voice.
“A buffet of musical morsels, served with an infectious mixture of respectful reverence and impish send-up; an evening that will linger long in the memory. In short – unique.” Carlisle Music Society review, September 2024
“What an outstanding performance by the extraordinarily talented and delightful CarmenCo ensemble. It was a magnificent evening ending with rapturous applause” – concert organiser, Arts in The Langfords
Saturday 22 November
Westcote Village Hall Gloucestershire OX7 6SH
7.30pmTickets £16
from westcote.bookings@gmail.com
or ring 07834 493637
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