Georges Bizet

Georges Bizet His Life And Works

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Georges Bizet: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of the French composer Georges Bizet, written by D.C. Parker. The book provides a detailed account of Bizet's life, from his childhood in Paris to his untimely death at the age of 36. It explores his musical education, his early career as a composer, and his struggles to gain recognition in the competitive world of French opera. The book also delves into the personal life of the composer, including his marriage to Genevi�����ve Hal�����vy and his relationships with other women. In addition to the biographical content, Georges Bizet: His Life and Works also provides an in-depth analysis of Bizet's music. The book examines his most famous works, including Carmen, The Pearl Fishers, and L'Arl�����sienne, and explores the musical techniques and themes that make them so enduringly popular. The book also looks at Bizet's contributions to the development of French opera, and his influence on later composers.Overall, Georges Bizet: His Life and Works is an informative and engaging biography that provides a fascinating insight into the life and music of one of France's most celebrated composers. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in classical music, opera, or the cultural history of France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781432555290
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 276
Weight: 408g
Height: 151mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 15mm