Carmen, the beloved opera by George Bizet, is getting a graphic novel adaptation thanks to a new Kickstarter project from azopera, alekshrader and P. Craig Russell. Enjoy an exclusive preview from Screen Rant.
The Arizona Opera is launching a Kickstarter campaign for Carmen: The Graphic Novel, based on the classic opera Carmen, by French composer George Bizet. The graphic novel features writing by opera singer and director Alek Shrader, and art by P. Craig Russell and Aneke .
Carmen was a groundbreaking opera that shattered a lot of conventions when it was first performed in Paris in 1875. It is set in the South of Spain and tells the story of Carmen, who seduces a stern soldier, Don José. The man abandons his fiancee and his duties to follow Carmen, who abandons him for the bullfighter Escamillo. Mad with rage, José kills Carmen, ending the opera with the tragic death of the main character on stage, which was unusual for the genre of opéra-comique.
In most modern readings, Carmen's female protagonist is appreciated as the depiction of a strong, independent woman who does not care about her "scandalous" behavior, and puts her freedom and instincts before anything else. From the preview, it seems that the graphic novel will be very faithful to the opera and to the Carmen character. P. Craig Russell and Aneke do an amazing job portraying the colorful but also ragged world of 19th century Seville and Southern Spain.
It’s a thrill for Arizona Opera to share the work of this remarkable team of artists through the graphic novel format and the timeless story of Carmen. Throughout the pandemic, our company has constantly pursued novel approaches to connecting people through opera, when people need art and meaning the most. Carmen: The Graphic Novel represents an amazing opportunity to extend that focus on innovation, impact, and community.
Kickstarter backers will also get exclusive collectible prints for other operas which Arizona Opera will stage in 2022: an Ariadne auf Naxos print by Natacha Bustos , a Tosca print from Erica d’Urso and colorist Marissa Louise . Comic book fans should check out Carmen: The Graphic Novel for a new way to experience this radical story, whether for the first or fiftieth time.
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