The French 19th-century Beyoncé whose eroticism made Carmen a hit
- Posted on May 9, 2025
- By The Times
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The French 19th-century Beyoncé whose eroticism made Carmen a hit

Célestine Galli-Marié not only made the lead role of Bizet’s opera her own, she also transformed its fortunes — and gave it the sensual charge it still carries