... the men. The famous "Habanera" is a combination of the vocal talent of Carmen, sopranos and tenors along with strings accompanying with a basso continuo. The harmony of the music tells you how devilish Carmen can be, it's almost like the harmony of the strings is pulling you back and forth using imitation. Carmen is telling the men that she will never love them, at least not today. She says she prefers the man ... that hasn't said anything to her, referring to Don Jose, who is working on his rifle. She goes on to declare that if I love you watch out for yourself. This line, watch out fo...

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