Opera returns to the Tivoli Theatre on April 11 and 13 with “Carmen,” and you can get a free sampling of one of the world’s most popular classical shows on Monday, April 8, in Miller Park at 11:30 a.m., presented by Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.
CSO Executive Director Samantha Teeter said Jonathan Susman, director of open spaces and activation with the city, reached out to her with the idea.
“We had an ensemble out there last year right after [the park] opened. We thought this would be a way to promote opera and let people see and hear it so they might want to see it in the theater.”
At least four of the show’s principal performers will be at Miller Park for Monday’s preview, according to Andre Charitat, CSO marketing and communications manager.
“It will be partially costumed and partially staged,” he said. “It will be like a ‘best of’ with all of the iconic things that people know: Carmen’s ‘Habanera,’ Escamillo’s ‘Toreador Song’ and Don Jose’s ‘Flower Aria.'”