The title character works at a cigarette factory and convinces the soldier (*) Don José to become a smuggler.
The London and New York premieres of this opera featured the soprano Minnie Hauck playing the titular character, who sings the aria "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" in act one. The line "love awaits you" ends the aria "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre," which is sung by Escamillo. The title character works at a cigarette factory and convinces the soldier (*) Don José to become a smuggler. The well-known Habanera and Toreador Song are included in, for 10 points, what Georges Bizet opera about the titular Spanish gypsy woman?
The London and New York premieres of this opera featured the soprano Minnie Hauck playing the titular character, who sings the aria "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" in act one.
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