Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
Information about the composer Georges Bizet and his symphonies.
A French composer and talented pianist, he is best known for his last opera Carmen.
Symphonies:
Symphony in C
Written when Bizet was just 17, it's a lively, youthful symphony.
The work was written in 1855, and is in the key of C major. It consists of four movements.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Suitner (Berlin Classics 149362)
Three excellent performances of the classic French symphonies by Bizet, Saint-Saëns, and César Franck.
Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Dresden Staatskapelle, conducted by Otmar Suitner.
Berlin Classics 149362
Roth (Mirare MIR036)
A highly recommended recent recording, using a combination of period and modern instruments.
Les Siècles, conducted by François Xavier Roth.
Mirare MIR036