Aria Breakdown: Habanera - The Downfall of Don Jose

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In today’s video, Cassandra breaks down the alluring aria, L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”, from the opera Carmen, composed by George Bizet. Carmen has been captivating audiences for hundreds of years. She loves freely and will never be tamed. This opera has solidified itself as one of the most popular in the operatic repertoire.
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Opera for Black Folks is an enriching channel led by Cassandra Douglas, a classically trained soprano and content creator. Through her unique lens as a performing artist and Jamaican woman, she offers a captivating exploration of navigating a career in the classical arts.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Welcome to Opera for Black Folks ¬
0:58 - Why is it so popular?
2:05 - Who is Grace Bumbry
2:39 - Habanera Translated
7:09 - Carmen - Act 1 Explained
12:46 - Thanks for Watching!
Music credits:
• Last to Know - Go by Ocean, by Ryan McCaffrey
• Grace Bumbry, Mezzo Soprano, as Carmen
• Jessye Norman, Mezzo Soprano, as Carmen
• Jon Vickers, Tenor as Don Jose
• Mirella Freni, Soprano, as Micaëla
Equipment:
• Camera: Sony ZV-1 - a.co/fRY8TmQ
• Microphone: Rode Microphone
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• Lighting: Neewer Ring Light
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• Tripod: Manfrotto

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@janetclark8139 4 ай бұрын

I can never get enough Opera when you know exactly what they are singing about. It is so beautiful. ❤❤❤❤

@OperaForBlackFolks 4 ай бұрын

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@aaronaleal 4 ай бұрын

In the summer of 2016 I was late for work and rushing through the Port Authority. I was running, hot,and stressed out. Suddenly I heard this angelic voice bouncing off the walls and echoing through the subway tunnel and it was you. Although I didn't have any time to spare I stopped in my tracks and found the source of this beautiful music and stood there and listened while you and an extremely talented gentleman performed " La Traviata" and blinded me to whatever was going on around me for a few minutes. I still watch the video I took on my phone sometimes, thank you.

@OperaForBlackFolks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! So great to hear your story! I appreciate you for stoping to listen to me and my fellow singers with The Opera Collective and grateful to meet you again here on my channel!