San Diego Opera: Carmen May 14, 2011

It is hard to imagine the opera world without its smokin'-hot gypsy. 'Carmen's' cruel seduction, which brings a powerful man to his knees and pushes him over the edge of sanity, has been bewitching audiences since its premiere with the fiery flamenco inspired melodies in Bizet's brilliant 'Carmen Overture,' 'Habenera,' and 'Toreador.'