Music

Do the following questions on Carmen Act 4:

1.What
happens in the  plot


2.How
Bizet builds up the  tension


3.What
happens musically,  including


a.The
reprise of the Fiesta theme when the Act begins


b.The
return of the Toreador Song when Escamillo arrives


c.The
Fate motif running continually through Don Jose and Carmen’s  duet (in other
words, the same order of melodies as we heard in the Prelude)


4.Describe
why you think  Bizet


a.Chooses
to set this final Act in Seville with the bullfight  atmosphere


b.Has
the bullfight continuing off-stage during the duet


c.Has
the Toreador Song being sung off-stage at the moment when Don  Jose stabs
Carmen


5.Any
other points – did  you enjoy it? What have you enjoyed about it?