Flash Opera at Reading Terminal

Singers from Opera Company of Philadelphia surprised shoppers with Carmen

It seemed like an ordinary Saturday at the Reading Terminal Market. People were plucking fresh veggies from Iovine Brothers and perusing recipes at the cookbook stall until 38 singers from the Opera Company of Philadelphia broke out into song. As the third flash opera the company has treated Philly to in recent months, this time members sang highlights from Carmen. Here’s a look: