Georges Bizet: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of the famous 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 and early career, his rise to fame as a composer, and his personal relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.The book also includes a thorough analysis of Bizet's most famous works, including his masterpiece opera Carmen, as well as ...
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Georges Bizet: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of the famous 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 and early career, his rise to fame as a composer, and his personal relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.The book also includes a thorough analysis of Bizet's most famous works, including his masterpiece opera Carmen, as well as lesser-known pieces such as his symphonies, choral works, and piano music. Parker examines the historical and cultural context in which Bizet created his music, and sheds light on the composer's artistic influences and inspirations.Throughout the book, Parker draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and contemporary reviews, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Bizet and his world. The result is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important composers of the 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music.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.
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