Historical Events and Opera Themes

The video discusses 'Dialogue des Carmelites,' a story set during the French Revolution where a young noblewoman seeks refuge in a convent. The performance features a stellar cast, including Isabelle Leonard and Karita Matila, and explores themes of fear, faith, and martyrdom. Conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this masterwork is part of Great Performances at The Met.

What significant historical event is approaching in the story?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The French Revolution

• World War I

Where does the young noblewoman seek safety?

• A foreign country

• The convent of the Carmelites

• A monastery

• A castle

Which two performers are highlighted in the opera?

• Isabelle Leonard and Karita Matila

• Maria Callas and Luciano Pavarotti

• Anna Netrebko and Plácido Domingo

• Renée Fleming and Andrea Bocelli

What are the central themes of Poulenc's masterwork?

• Love and betrayal

• Fear, faith, and martyrdom

• War and peace

• Adventure and discovery

Who conducts the opera 'Dialogue des Carmelites'?

• Gustavo Dudamel

• Yannick Nézet-Séguin

• Leonard Bernstein

• Riccardo Muti