Carmen Collection

Advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena
An Art Nouveau advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena Date: 1900s

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight
SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Walker Smith, Jr. Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight against Carmen Basilio, 1957

Ave Atque Vale by Aubrey Beardsley
Ave Atque Vale. (Hale and farewell) Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley to his own translation of Carmen Ci, a poem by Catullus. Date: 1896

Carmen Presented by Cuyahoga County Opera Association and the Federal Music Project : Ballet directed by Madame Bianca. Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of Carmen, showing a matador

Nellie Melba / 1904
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano, probably in the role of Bizets Carmen

Poster, Moody Manners Opera Company
Theatre poster, Moody Manners Opera Company, from Covent Garden, London, touring to principal cities with productions including Carmen, Lohengrin and Faust

Queen Elisabeth of Romania playing the organ
Queen Elisabeth of Romania (1843 - 1916), formerly Elisabeth of Wied, wife of King Carol I of Romania. Also known by her nom de plume of Carmen Sylva, she is pictured here playing the organ. c.1910

German Lithograph, 1900, drawing by Luigi Morgani with a scene from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet

The Quinlan Opera Company
Promotional postcard for The Quinlan Opera Company. Billed as The Greatest Touring Company Ever Organized. Touring to the Royal Hippodrome, Liverpool, 2nd October 1911 Figures, left to right

Chocolate Hills, conical hills in tropical limestone karst, Carmen, Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mexico City, Mexico - Calle de Puente
Calle de Puente, in San Luis Potosi (commonly called SLP or simply San Luis), the capital of the Mexican state of the same name. View toward one of the distinctive tower of the Templo del Carmen

Emmy Destinn / Carmen
EMMY DESTINN Czech opera singer as Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Souvenirs in baskets

Gavarni in London: Carmen and Coal-Heavers (litho)
8670144 Gavarni in London: Carmen and Coal-Heavers (litho) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen and Coal-Heavers)

Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise zu Wied, also known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva
3502683 Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise zu Wied, also known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva, from the magazine The World and His Wife

Carmen, opera by Georges Bizet, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790192 Carmen, opera by Georges Bizet, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Toreador, from the Carmen opera by Georges Bizet (1875), after Prosper Merimee); Photo © CCI.

Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the opera Carmen, 1875 (lithograph)
5893507 Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the opera Carmen, 1875 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano)

Carmen, 1938. Creator: Shinn, Everett (1876-1953)
Carmen, 1938.

Poster for the première of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, 1875. Creator: Leray, Prudent-Louis (1820-1879)
Poster for the premiere of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, 1875. Private Collection

Carmen - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Carmen - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Chocolate Hills in late afternoon, Carmen, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines

Colombia, Antioquia, Guatape, Nuestra Senora del Carmen church
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Woman in fancy dress costume as Night (la Nuit)
Woman in costume as Night (la Nuit) in a dress decorated with stars and zodiac signs for a masquerade ball, late 19th century, Paris

Actress Mandy Miller, former child film star is pictured here feeding swans on the river Avon, which was frozen over for the first time in many years. 25th January 1963

Carmen Cervera, Baroness Thyssen with her husband, photo 1991

Carmen
An illustration of a scene from an act of Carmen, an opera by the French compose, Georges Bizet. Date: circa 1901

Sada Yacco, La Belle Otero and Le Bargy
A selection of three caricature sketches, including a portrait of Japanese geisha, actress and dancer, Sada Yacco, 1871-1946, a side profile study of Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias

Music cover, A Journey to a Star
Music cover, A Journey to A Star, words by Leo Robin, music by Harry Warren, played by Benny Goodman in the 20th Century Fox film The Girls He Left Behind

Georges Bizet (1838-75) French composer (b/w photo)
HGM84831 Georges Bizet (1838-75) French composer (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands; © Kunstmuseum den Haag

Softly, deftly, music shall caress you mono
Charlaine Gerber

Performance of George Bizets opera Carmen before Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle, Berkshire (litho)
6014311 Performance of George Bizets opera Carmen before Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle, Berkshire (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carmen Douma-Hussar Womens 1500m Womens 1500m Athens, Greece 24 August 2004 Date: 24 August 2004

Signor Antonio Pini-Corsi in "Carmen"(b / w photo)
7167523 Signor Antonio Pini-Corsi in " Carmen" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dress worn by Denyce Graves in Washington National Operas production of Carmen
This black corset and pink ruffled skirt were designed by Donna Langman and worn by African-American mezzo-soprano opera singer Denyce Graves as the lead in the Washington National Operas production

character for the opera Carmen, direct by Bizet, 1892 (watercolour)
FIA5386239 character for the opera Carmen, direct by Bizet, 1892 (watercolour) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 47x38.5 cm; State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow; Photo eFine Art Images; Russian

Minnie Hauck as Carmen (engraving)
3632621 Minnie Hauck as Carmen (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minnie Hauck as Carmen)

Escamillo (colour litho)
5197985 Escamillo (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escamillo. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Madame Marie Roze as Carmen (engraving)
6016510 Madame Marie Roze as Carmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Marie Roze as Carmen)

The Civil War in Spain, the Battle of Escombrera (engraving)
1621020 The Civil War in Spain, the Battle of Escombrera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Spain, the Battle of Escombrera)

Georges Bizet, French composer (chromolitho)
972109 Georges Bizet, French composer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Bizet (1838-1875), French composer

Madame Nuovina, dans Carmen (coloured photo)
975597 Madame Nuovina, dans Carmen (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Nuovina, dans Carmen)

Carmen, by Georges Bizet (chromolitho)
968694 Carmen, by Georges Bizet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen, by Georges Bizet)

Georgette Leblanc as Carmen, 1899 (coloured photo)
978028 Georgette Leblanc as Carmen, 1899 (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgette Leblanc, French opera singer and actress, as Carmen, 1899)

With hand on hip (colour litho)
973015 With hand on hip (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: With hand on hip. Illustration for Carmen by Prosper Merimee (Hutchinson)

He snatched the rosette (colour litho)
973010 He snatched the rosette (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: He snatched the rosette)

"With one bound she leapt over me and set off running"(colour litho)
972998 " With one bound she leapt over me and set off running" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The death of Carmen (colour litho)
972993 The death of Carmen (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Carmen. Illustration for Carmen by Prosper Merimee (Hutchinson)

Rosario Guerrero, Spanish dancer who appeared in a ballet version of Carmen in 1903, and in pantomime Date: 1903

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"Carmen: A Captivating Tale of Passion and Drama" Step into the world of Carmen, a timeless opera that has enthralled audiences for generations. From its iconic characters to its unforgettable melodies, this production is a true masterpiece. Sugar Ray Robinson, known for his prowess in the boxing ring, finds himself captivated by Carmen's allure during the seventh round of a fight. Even champions cannot resist her charm. Presented by Cuyahoga County Opera Association and featuring the incomparable Nellie Melba in 1904, Carmen takes center stage at the Grande Arena. The anticipation builds as an advertisement entices theater-goers to witness this extraordinary performance. A German lithograph from 1900 beautifully captures a scene from Carmen, drawn by Luigi Morgani. The passion between the characters leaps off the page, leaving viewers breathless. In Aubrey Beardsley's Ave Atque Vale, Queen Elisabeth of Romania showcases her musical talent as she plays the organ with fervor. The power and intensity of Carmen's story resonates even with royalty. The Quinlan Opera Company brings their expertise to breathe life into every note and every emotion within Carmen. Their dedication ensures an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Transporting us to exotic locations like Bohol's Chocolate Hills or Mexico City's Calle de Puente, Carmen immerses us in vibrant settings that enhance our connection to this captivating tale. Emmy Destinn embodies the spirit on stage with her mesmerizing performance. Her voice carries both strength and vulnerability as she portrays this complex character with grace and authenticity. As we delve deeper into this enchanting opera through posters from Moody Manners Opera Company or historical photographs capturing moments on stage, we realize that Carmen transcends time itself – it remains eternally relevant and compelling. Carmen is more than just an opera.