Carmen

Lyric Opera - Carmen, Chicago 2017

In early 2017, I observed and draew two performances behind the scenes at Lyric opera, Chicago. These two productions were Eugene Onegin and Carmen.

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Carmen was especially unforgettable. The choreography had a striking balance - fluid, grounded in Spanish dance and woven seamlessly with opera. From my vantage point, behind the scenes I watched the story unfold. 

One sketch captures the flamenco inspired skirts of the dancers as they swept dramatically across the stage - a moment of movement frozen in time.