Opera Kelownasa国际传媒檚 upcoming summer production features a heart-wrenching story of fiery passions and desperate acts.

The opera company presents its 2018 summer production of Georges Bizetsa国际传媒檚 Carmen, running Aug. 16 to 19, at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

The productionsa国际传媒檚 illustrious cast and creative team were announced at a special event at Kelownasa国际传媒檚 new Porsche dealership, Porsche Centre Kelowna, Feb. 14 and features the anticipated return of conductor Bernard McDonald and the Opera Kelowna debut of award-winning theatre and opera director Amiel Gladstone.

In addition to the main stage production, the company will share special concerts and events throughout the Okanagan, according to Opera Kelowna.

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sa国际传媒淗aving delighted our opera-goers with the magic of Mozart and set them swooning at La boh猫me, we decided this year to set their blood racing with the unbridled heat and dangerous passions of Bizet. We are thrilled to share our unique vision of this venerated work sa国际传媒� and to welcome the stellar line-up of inspiring artists who will bring this production to life.sa国际传媒�

Set in Spain, though written and sung in French, Carmen follows the story of a flirtatious and hot-tempered Gypsy seductress, who steals the hearts of an army officer, Don Jos茅, and bullfighter, Escamillo.

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