Carmen - Toreador Song (Bizet; Kostas Smoriginas, The Royal Opera)
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Kostas Smoriginas as Escamillio in Barrie Kosky's Royal Opera production of Bizet's masterpiece.
Award-winning director Barrie Kosky provides a refreshing perspective on this well-known opera. He explores Carmen's ever-changing nature - marked by her series of contrasting costumes - and her vitality through dance. The pre-recorded voice of a narrator (perhaps Carmen herself) ensures that we experience the whole story from her perspective, and the production's unique performing edition (by Michael Rot) offers a chance for audience members to hear music Bizet omitted from the opera's first performances.
Carmen had only lukewarm success at its 1875 premiere - perhaps due to its unconventional subject - but soon became immensely popular, and has remained so. Its glorious score boasts a host of wonderful melodies, including Carmen's sensual Habanera and Seguidilla, Don José's tender Flower Aria and Escamillo's rousing Toreador's Song. There are also passionate duologues, above all the intense, final confrontation between Carmen and Don José.
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Thank you, I needed Gomez adams singing Toreador march whilst a trio of tap dancing mimes do Beyoncé and Michel jackson at the same time behind him
You didn't know you needed it until it happened.
Wonderful imagination!! But I like it ❤
the faces XD
Lmaoooo 😭😭😭😭
Didn’t know he needed his own mini trio snapping constantly behind him-
lol i thought it was kind of hilarious
They’re backup dancers❤
Cause he’s important or else no one cares
But it still doesn’t make sense 😂
Didn't know Bizet specified choreography by The Temptations. I'd like to know who was the person that said "That's good" and who was the other person that said "Yes!"
I agree with you, except it's a pale imitation of The Temptations. I like you wonder: So, NOBODY behind the scenes thought this was a bad idea?
@@chocolatesouljahTheatre kids are always weird.
Yeah... Listen "Royal Opera House" and all.. but when something is this silly... you can still criticize them. This is umm... just bad.
Isn’t the toreador supposed to be cool and literally Mr. Steal-your-girl? The choreography and backup dancers make him look like a huge dork. Or like the presenter at a space-drag queen show.
MACHO TOREADOR MUST BE CASTRATED BY LEFT ARTIEFARTIES
He was in the closet.. now he is free
Lmao that’s the point- we’re looking at a representation of his ego
I think this is a Toreador-reimagined with Grease+Single Ladies in mind.
1:16
where the faz bear?
1:42-2:09
¿What kind of Chicago is this?
"Chicago" with bad choreography and zero sense of irony.
lol I'm dying here hahahahah I agree....why dance................................. let him sing.... just let him sing... sigh...
my student just said that!!!!!!
Well, the pink socks certainly add visual interest...
exactly
😂😂
Matador wear pink stockings
3.20 show is cute side as why for pink stockings (not actually)
It’s the actual colour of bullfighters’ stockings.
Different, yes, worthy of all these negative comments - no. I went to see this, and was apprehensive due to the reviews. Sure it was not traditional, but it was one of the best nights at the opera I have been to. Actually it was almost a ballet as well. The choreography whilst singing was simply amazing. Unfortunately, watching on screen dilutes the experience, but in the flesh it was amazing and spine tingling
I agree. Have seen it in Frankfurt, great evening.
I'm glad to also have seen more "traditional" productions of the opera classics instead of just this kind of new interpretations.
Admittedly, they were sometimes a bit overdone (I remember a "Carmen" in Prague in the eighties, with fiery Spanish women with wiggling hips, roses in their hair and everything), but at least they had a certain show value in terms of stage design and costumes.
This looks like a rehearsal on the grandstand of the school sports hall...
i didn't expect to see Joey Tribiani dancing at the opera
*I hear women swooning and sighing in love at*
0:35
0:53
1:41 😍😍😍🩵🤍❤️🌹
2:49
I hate the three dancers. What are they meant to signify? Who are they meant to appeal to?
Let's be honest, we all know why they are there: to shock and outrage parts of the audience. Mission accomplished!
They look like immature kids mocking the production...
1:17 mommy there is a bear at my door
😂😂😂🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻💀💀💀💀💀
The three stooges...
Make the toreador so undignified...
Maybe Escamillo isn't exactly straight.....
Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk!
Mildly homoerotic opera is something I didn't know I needed in my life
When this video started, it was alright, nothing to particularly write home about. The voices were alright but again nothing ground breaking. at 0:56 the music started losing me but it started to build, and build, and then the music hit a new high. but the solo was alright. after that, when it all came back together, it was honestly a master piece, but before I could finish the song, a weird fox mangled, almost chucky cheese looking thing bit my head and took my frontal lobe ;(. However, now that I have finished it, I would rate it a 10/20 as it could've been better but had some highs.
- Jeremy Fitzgerald, 1987.
Godly heavens thy the great bite of 1887 where mr Fredrik the fuszy brear the II where the candles of the ballrooms of Frederick fazbear the great pepperoni pizza are made truly a great art
Lmao why is everyone so bitter about this production? Having seen countless operas with traditional sets and costumes it was great fun to see something that was just wacky. It’s not an ‘insult’ to Bizet, it’s an interpretation. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinions but this one production hasn’t single handedly ruined opera, y’all can relax.
CHOREOGRAPHY- FANTASTIC.
1) it’s fantastically campy. Love to see innovation in opera!
2)I don’t understand Italian. I wouldn’t have been able to understand how ridiculous the toreador is supposed to seem if not for the bg dancer’s interpretations. Clearly states that “hey. This guy’s an asshole, but everyone acts like he’s hot”
3) the gal was flirting w the other gal- I’m jealous.
Only critique- the socks. They kinda look like ski socks on camera, but idk…
Italian?
I think you meant French
Italian is hard to understand when its spoken in French
It's French.
BRUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
@@petermontgomery638 LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO
There are subtitles when you go see it in the theatre
“Could this be the work of an enemy stand?”
Stand user: 2:35
As an opera student and weaboo, I wasn't expecting to find a jojo reference here
@@TheLeedlers been waiting a year just for you 😩 some of older Japanese music had some opera / folk vibes if you want any recommendations!!
@@sunnyomorii8755 that would be great!
1:42 I Love This!
Everyone is saying, "it's terrible" but I like the audacity of it. Haven't u ever just wished you could say F*#k It! and go batshit every once in a while? That's what this is.
I don't exactly this staging but I think the choreography in this number is amazing
1:16
Some visions should never come to fruition
Carmen in 3D that was done by the ROH about ten years ago was SO much better.
I'm all for out of the box, innovative new productions. This is just tacky.
Agreed. For example, I really like the Peter Sellars version of Don Giovanni. I know purists would disagree, but resetting the milieu in a drug-lord ruled ghetto, while obviously unusual, creates a certain relevance - it reminds us that the Don is not simply a charming seducer but also a thug who is used to getting his way and doesn’t hesitate to use power, influence, money and even force when need be.
This retelling of Carmen doesn’t retell the story in a more contemporary setting - it is just about pulling our leg, and not in a nice way either.
Benoit Pellet I think you’ve cracked the case. This seems to be purely for the sake of surprise and “ wouldn’t it be weird if we did this to Carmen?” Rather than actually pushing the interpretation or medium to a new place.
At 1:16 lights = off, and I see the eyes and mouth from the door, guys did you know what is that was? Oh, I remembered something, when it happen, that not was just eyes and mouth, that was... bear?...
Aside from the obviously ridiculous three stooges behind, they cut the instrumental part in 2:07. Such a shitty act.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. Is this comedy ? I can’t find the words contemptuous enough for that production. How could this ever be approved for the ROH. Carmen is one of the greatest operas ever to be mocked . Poor Kastos , an amazing baritone in those silly socks with those three goons singing in his ears . Can’t believe he even agreed to perform for this disposable spoof. I lost respect for him . Sure doesn’t add dignity to his legacy. Maybe It was just Saturday Nigjt Live !’
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*Kostas
Toreadors and matadors usually wear pink or red socks as here though. :/
@@ondercebeci3954 but...they don't move like that
@@Somespideronline I'm just saying those socks are not silly socks.
0:58 See? It’s Just A Normal Opera! Nothing Can Go Wrong!…….
_R I G H T ?_
OHH WAIT. ARE THE BG DANCERS REPRESENTING HOW HE THINKS OF HIMSELF???
ARE WE WATCHING THE TOREADOR’S WET DREAM RN???
I LOVE IT. MORE.
Edit- genius touch w the only three real ppl being at 4:14 , w/out face paint.
I haven’t watched the opera, but just from the staging alone, I can see that he’s pining after these two women, but… the third woman…
Ex lover? (Has the eye paint and lipstick, but no white face paint)
Point is- the fact that the larger context is being reflected in this scene is a testament to the team’s creative vision.
The third is carmen, and sorta has a relationship with him. Its a bit ambiguous at this point of the show.
THE POWER IS OUT
a bear is out side then door
toreador toreador
I agree with everyone else: this just looks tacky, the three 'stooges' (as someone describes them) and all the arm and hand movements are unnecessary and distracting, and even Smoriginas is no more than adequate as Escamillo (the contrast in a clip with the late, great Horostovsky which came up on TH-cam at the same time is all too obvious). Was looking forward to the streaming of this production - won't bother now, even for £3.
Arabella, West Sussex
so ein geiiles proooduuuuukt einfach viel zu wyyyld danke mann genau danach hab ich mein ganzes leben lang gesucht
Kannst du GTA?
@@amongussussyballs kannst du Französisch?
Campy talent show. Like an old-school gay bar on Saturday night. Except the choreography, scenery and lighting would be much better in a gay bar.
I'm so triggered by this version and I'm relieved I'm not the only one lmao
i know right... no offense to the singers tho T_T
In my opinion, if this style of show brings more young people in, then thats great. At the end of the day, more people experiencing opera who wouldnt have otherwise can only be a good thing. Lowering the barrier of entry like this by adding something they might subjectively find more interesting to watch is fine. I am glad though that there are still lots of more traditional productions.
Give me a break. Who is the demographic that this abomination could possibly attract?
@@davidabraham434 if you want an anecdote, my nephew liked it.
@@davidabraham434 Quite frankly, I love this production. Remember that at its heart, opera is about stories and characters, and as times and cultures change, they must be recontexualised for the current audience. And if that doesn’t please you, so be it, but it will be the survival of opera.
did not expect this comment section to be a warzone, but alright! personally, i'm a fan of this performance- his vocal performance accurately conveys the character, and i feel like the choreography of the three guys behind him also tells a lot without putting strain on the actor! sure, maybe we could've gone without that pure white makeup, but i absolutely don't mind this staging/design.
🤮
1:44
3:30
Hor hor hor hor hor hor hor hor hor hor
While I found it funny the first minute, once I got used to the style, this ended up being great. Bravo.
This is pretty gay - which is fine - but he can barely be heard. Hope it's better in the house.
Kkkkkkk true
Agree, better listen to this th-cam.com/video/uQAFwGbRq7Q/w-d-xo.html
TOTALLY AGREEEEEEE
If it's fine for it to be gay, why do you feel the need to mention it?
Vocally everyone is short of phrase. Escamillo is quite pinched and not ringing. And Carmen is just a moan. The dancing is cute but it’s just ....
I was lucky enough to see this production of Carmen live at the Royal Opera. It is a really challenging production and it saw some people leaving at the interval.
I am still thinking about it months later and will do for quite a while. Opera should not be stuck in the past and, while classical interpretations are great, new visions will keep these relevant.
This is dreadful. Conceptually, artistically, technically (in regards to audio and lighting engineering). What is this mix of hip hop and classic costuming and miming?
I don't like this "jazzy" version either 😕
Agree. Listen this th-cam.com/video/uQAFwGbRq7Q/w-d-xo.html
I agree this is awful
An earnest attempt to attract a more youthful audience.
fazbear song is on 1:16! (love it)
That's horrible. What a shame for the ROH. Whoever allowed this should be fired immediately.
The music in 1887 really scared me because of the black out, Fredrick and their gang sung this during this.
Freddys at nights five
And on top of "all these", he delivers subpar vocal performace.
Obligatory FNaF Reference
The baritone voice is amazing!
But I'd prefer the classic version ever.
He is ingolata.
@@RadamesAida2Operalovers ingolata? Explain me please.
His voice is constricted in a way that makes his voice thick and swallowed sounding. His voice sounds fake and overly darkened due to the constrictions and inhibitions to vocal function. You can hear as he sings higher his voice becomes more laboured and a wobble occurs. I made a video on it. th-cam.com/video/i2cJYz_yqgU/w-d-xo.html
Welcome to the Internet where you can't just enjoy something without somebody random telling you are wrong for enjoying it.
@@cheekychappy1234 I never told anyone they are wrong for enjoying. He said wonderful. I said his voice is 'ingolata'. 'Swallowed'. Your the one bitching. You can like who you want. Ignorance is bliss. Why bother going to school or learning to read.Why bother improving your knowledge.
Felt like I'm watching pop MV. What a treat!
Five nights at Freddy
How to make opera that almost insults originals briliancy 101.
They are trying to recreate the effect that Carmen had on the first audiences back when it was brand new. Back when nobody liked it
@@thomasparkinson9404 Interesting fact actualy
It feels like I’m watching a bad Adam Sandler movie
@@thomasparkinson9404 well they might of over shot how bad to make it versus how likable it could be, I can only see this being good in a modern art museum in 2056
WTF is this? This was bizarre. I don't modern interoperations but this just looked...Odd.
Kostas is my favorite Escamillo, his attitude on stage trapped me and he really fits the attitude of the character. In this aria, I can say that technically he gets the perfect energy wich is possible to perceive in his great voice and his movements on stage. He seems to enjoy this aria as well as me
Perhaps, the dancers around him are unneccessary because his attitude and his voice are enough. Bravo Kostas!! Love your voice!!
😂🤣😂🤣🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Well this took the "Royal" out of the Royal Opera House.
I wonder what the animatronics are doing before 6 am.
This will be my alarm tone from now on.
Hmm, what a nice song
Dunno why everyone is so uptight about this production like they can personally attest to Bizet's thoughts a century and a half after his passing. He probably would have loved the fact anyone remembers it exists enough to do this. Dude died within a couple of months of the original showing and it didn't get popular for months after.
So, basically you would rewrite the history and tradition. Classical music is not the Olympic games.
1:42 >:)
Toreador-reimagined with Grease+Single Ladies in mind.
Horrible
This is so bad that it becomes awfully good
This is ridiculous. Totally incongruous
It’s beautiful in every way. The older style choreography is a classic and great yes, but this is also very artistically interesting and fascinating and it belongs to our time. Bravo!
Who’s idea was any of this? Technically the singers are quite weak and the set, costumes, and choreography is dreadful.
Unironically love the Go-Go boys...😁
While the staging is too dark, the choreography is amazing
The power went out
It's disgusting.
Bizet's Toreador was NOT about homosexuals and clowns.
Dammit the power went out
Freddy:
@JohnDoe-kg6gy, excuse me? What gives you a right to be so rude about this performance? Personnaly i loved it but if you have an opinion ypu know will offend people please keep it to yourself.
Wonderful interpretation of Carmen. It is great Opera, Opéra comique and Musical all together. Go and see, it is a great evening.
Великолепные голоса. Восхитительная музыка. По поводу всего остального - думаю, «старым» операм надо оставить «старое» исполнение. Мир изменился, и пришло время для «новых» опер, которые будут исполняться «по-новому».
All those who dislike this wouldn't know camp if it slapped them in the face! I adore this production partly because it's so strikingly different from the others ROH has done- glitzy, campy, queer, subversive and wonderful.
Sorry this isn’t cunty
There are ways to update classic operas to help them appeal to a wider audience. If this clip is representative of the opera as a whole, it was surely a failure. The choreography within this context is incredibly ill fitting. If it were a campy musical, cabaret, or drag show (things I love by the way) it would be fantastic! Within the context of Carmen it comes across as incredibly disrespectful. It's as if they hired a choreographer who has contempt for Opera, determined to make fun of it overtly. It's literally a mockery! Adding dancers to back up a singer is a great idea. Dancers add a layer of drama and movement to any opera. This execution, however, is shockingly poor. It's also a disservice to the dancers themselves. They're clearly talented & executing the choreography as intended. I hope the ROH does better in the future. Yikes.
Fun fact!
The fact that they have four prominent performers on the stage is a reference to the origin of this song, "Five Nights at Freddy's". This is because there are four main characters in this game.
(/s)
This should never happen again
3:15 *I don’t understand why they’re dancing like that they’re not bulls😂😂😂😂😂*
How dare they slander Bizet. They made a mockery out of Carmen. Shame
Exactly.
Everything what woketards touch it's ruined.
In fact they are doing it with all Western and Christian cultural icons.
Just look the last Peter Pan... DISGUSTING !
😂😅🤣🤣🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
The ROH will eventually pay a heavy price for insulting these great composes and creating serious divisions among audience members
I hated this production and I'm glad that it has been scrapped by the ROH. WNO in 1982 showed how you could reimagine Carmen without wrecking it and, instead, letting people appreciate it anew. This just wrecked it.
We had to sing this in fourth grade and my teacher said I was the only one that was good. Bruh my voice cracked
Do French kids sing this just for fun? I would've sung this had I known it then!!
@@ribhavgupta6148 sorry I'm not French but I Think So!
Rubbish
Oh modern interpretations of opera, I don't understand you but I love you so
3:42 Freddy Fazbear singin💀💀💀
Feddy
fazbear
har har har har har
현대적으로 해석한 뮤지컬같은 오페라네요 ㅋㅋ 다른 투우사의 노래보다 뭔가 더 희극적인 느낌의~ㅎㅎ 다른 여러 사람들 댓글보니 다들 비슷한 느낌을 받은듯~ㅋㅋ
Loved the performance!!
What the hell are those 3 dancers doing at the back ?? Am I watching a drag queen show ??
I think Mr G from summer heights high was responsible for this production
Nop
The backup dancing is super distracting. Sometimes you gotta leave well enough alone and just let the singers sing.
Kraftvoller und dunkel timbrierter Bariton!!!! Mit Attacke !!!
freddy
Uhm....I am by no means a fluent speaker of French, but I DO know enough to know that those subtitles are not translations but paraphrasing.
TOREADOR MUST BE CASTRATED BY LEFT ARTIEFARTIES. SUPER PREDICTABLE AND TRENDFOLLOWING. PRETENDING THIS REPRESENTS "PROGRESS", WHAT' S IN A NAME OF ABSTRACT TALK, AND CONCEPTS WHICH REFER TO EVERYTHING AND NOTHING?
That really under lined peoples greed for something new. I suppose that the next thing will be J. S. Bach as techno. Gloria in excelis Deo. 🤘🤘🤘
Wtf is this? Such an insult for Bizet
This is awful
I'm sorry but this is awful...
What a nice piece of classical music
Yeah. It would be very disrespectful to put this I go a game about a possessed bear.
I absolutely hated it! Dreadful, stupid and awful (no offense to anyone who liked it). Had to listen to it over and over again for a music thing at school. Wasted my time. Could've done much more interesting stuff like draw or somming.
1:17
Not sure why but this feels like deja vu
i see a brown robot bear infront in your house when this music plays
same, strange. Anyways WHY TF IS THERE A ROBOT BEAR BEHIND ME, HELP