A Study Of The Duet In "Carmen"

Carmen is one of the most charming arts in the world opera history. It is one of Bizet's best works and a symbol of French realistic opera. The glorious honor it deserves greatly contributes to the application of the duet. Thus, the study of the duet in Carmen has a special significance. This thesis firstly makes an analysis of the duet in Carmen by means of the distribution of the duet and the development of the story, the unique management of the duet by Bizet, and the portray of the figure. Via this analysis, the value of the duet is emphasized. That is its important significance on aesthetics and on guidance for Chinese opera creation.