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It was beautifully staged with great costumes and music that was perfect. The Flamenco dancers were a great touch. Don Jose did not understand Flamenco or he might not have ended so poorly. The Toreador was a wonderfully sung character of some depth and maturity. Hence, why his impact is so big that without reading the story you would think him the central character. It is a well disguised morality play. Truly a classic.
The overall performance of (one of my favorite operas) was beyond expectation. The the voices, staging, and music direction were wonderful. It wasn't "world class" but such a delight to see a small-town company do such a great performance. We were delighted.
Unforgettable evening and a fabulous performance! Ensemble was excellent, main cast was superb!
Overall an enjoyable performance. Well-designed sets and it stayed true to the original concept of the opera, which is really what most of us want when it comes to something with so much cultural context as Carmen. That said, it is a very long production and it made one wonder if it could have been adapted a bit to a shorter format; some of the crowd scenes and even a few of the solos seemed superfluous. The solo performances were a bit uneven, some very impressive, others a bit weak in comparison. I've seen better Portland Opera productions but this one was enjoyable. The flamenco dance before the last act was a very nice touch.
Carmen is always delightful, but this performance was truly entertaining. I loved the Flamenco element of both dance and palmas syncopated with Bizet's score.
I would give this 4.5 stars. Very impressed with the stage set, costumes, and singing. Very high caliber. Loved the evening.
AMAZING PRODUCTION ALL THE WAY AROUND! 5++ stars! The set design, perfect! The title roles, EXCELLENT! I can't rave enough good things about this production.
This was breath taking and is a must see! I had a fabulous time! there are only two intermissions between the 1st and 2nd acts so get up and move around! The last two acts will have you glued to your seat!
I love it when those sounds and sights enter my brain and force a smile upon my face. A really big one. For a long time. It was fantastic.
The sets were fabulous.the costumes were extraordinary. The ensemble was balanced . the voices were enticing. The best Carmen I have seen. The orchestra was amazing.
It was a stunning production! The singers were mind blowing and fit their characters so well. They really brought the story to life.
Sandra Piques Eddy, who played Carmen, was amazing - she had it all - gorgeous voice, acting, and even played the castanets!
The orchestra was spot on as well as the performers. The stage, lighting and costumes took me to Spain. Portland Opera knocked it out of the park, and I recommend this to anyone!
Wife and I had a great time. Starting with dinner at the Keller cafe Which was wonderful. Highly recommend it great way to start the evening t The orchestra was great. And we really loved the play Carmen and her poor lover were great together the chemistry worked All the rest of the cast were also great always in character and seemed to love doing the show
The production of Carmen was a spectacular combination of color, dance, great music, and great drama.
Carmen was the first opera I ever saw, more than 20 years ago. And it's still a favorite!
Everything about this performance of Carmen was spectacular. Sandra Piques Eddy was so well cast in this role. She is sultry and has an amazingly mesmerizing voice. The sets had so much depth and added dimension to each scene. Lighting , sound, and orchestra were perfectly blended. The extra surprise treat was the Flamenco dancers.....very professional and polished.
This was the first opera I had ever been to, and it was amazing. I was apprehensive about going because I would not be able to understand the language (French). The monitor above the stage was perfect for looking at the translations. I was mesmerized by how much their expressions came out in body language....This was powerful to me and I will be attending more operas soon.
Incredible performance! Very captivating. Despite being a long performance, time went by so quickly. The voices, the acting, the dancing, the costumes and set...just WOW!
Saw Carmen last night at the Keller. It was my very first opera ever. What a superb performance! Except after paying more than $100 for an aisle seat, orchestra level, center of the building, I couldn't see half of the stage. The guy in front of me was tall. Had to crane my neck around to get a glimpse of the left stage, whiere much of the opera took place. Pretty miffed that it cost so much, but there has been no redesign of seating. It is desperately needed. I simply can't afford to sit in the balcony or box areas, where I suspect all the seats have a clear view of the stage. Too bad. I rather like opera, and I would be a regular if there were decent seats. Guess I'll catch the operas at the Lloyd Center movie theatre. Ain't a bad seat in the house and a fraction of the cost.
