"L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" is an aria from the first act of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet. The piece is composed in the rhythm of a Habanera, a dance that originates from the island of Cuba. It is performed by Carmen, the mezzo-soprano who takes the lead role in the opera.

In 2025, we commemorate 150 years since the death of Georges Bizet, and it is also 150 years since Carmen premiered in Paris—a perfect occasion to celebrate his music and the enduring legacy of this timeless opera...