An exciting idiomatic arrangement for one piano four hands with an optional second piano part. This piece based on Bizet's timeless opera Carmen contains unusual harmonies that accompany the lush melody and will be a favorite in recitals and festivals.

Although almost unanimously condemned by contemporary Parisian critics for its overt sexuality and graphic final scene Carmen ultimately reached the public in a way that perhaps no other opera has. Bizet's aim (with Meilhac and Halevy who wrote the libretto) had been to transform the flaccid moralistic bourgeois genre of opéra comique into a more sophisticated type of staged work and he seems …

Le Bal is the last of a dozen miniatures entitled Jeux D'Enfants (Games For Children) written by Bizet in 1871 for Piano Duet. A vibrant and exciting short piece that along with the rest of the set explores themesplay and invention.

Havanera and Toreador's Song from Carmen-Instrument CD-Rom (Buyaband). Bizet G

Standard Version with sung recitatives-Although almost unanimously condemned by contemporary Parisian critics for its overt sexuality and graphic final scene Carmen ultimately reached the public in a way that perhaps no other opera has. Bizet's aim (with Meilhac andHalevy who wrote the libretto) had been to transform the flaccid moralistic bourgeois genre of opéra comique into a more sophistica…

Bizet’s opera Les Pecheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers) is an exquisite combination of emotional turmoil and pervasive sadness containing a ceaselessly seductive score. Taken from the opera Au Fond Du Temple Saint is one of the most famous arias ever written for tenor and baritone voice and is available here with a piano accompaniment.The libretto for the opera was written in French by Euge…

This hauntingly beautiful melody is an ideal teaching piece for expressive style and 6/8 meter. Taken from Bizet's stage work The Pearl Fishers the style of the vocal melody has been wonderfully transformed for string orchestra by Robert Longfield.

Opéra comique in four acts-“Carmen” is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world and the genesis of the work is exceptionally well documented. In spite of this none of the editions published after the composer’s death correspond to his intentions. Now Didion’s edition of which a piano reduction (ED 7965) has already been published at last reproduces the wo…

Bizet's ever-popular Habanera from the opera Carmen is presented here in its original piano/vocal form but with a newly translated English lyric as well as the original French lyric. Expertly engraved and edited this edition is a must for your piano/vocal library.

Drawing from some of the lesser-known material from Bizet's famous opera this arrangement closely portrays the original with its beautiful lyrical melodies and lush harmonies. Solos are written for flute oboe and clarinet. The piece also provides some optional notes to more accurately resemble the original material.

This familiar theme from Bizet is adapted for band in this sparkling and authentic setting by Jay Bocook. Featuring bold tutti statements, delicate woodwind lines and a piu mosso to provide a rousing finish, this arrangement has everything you need for an impressive performance.

Menuett-Piano. Bizet G

Bizet's Agnus Dei arranged for SA by Henry Geehl. 2 part songs no.222