Georges Bizet
Entr' acte - Carmen Suite No. 1
for Clarinet and Orchestra

Georges Bizet, pianist and composer, was born on October 25, 1838, in Paris, France and died on June 3, 1875 in Bougival (near Paris), France. He was a composer in the Romantic Period (1825-1900) in music, and is known today mainly for his Operas. “Carmen”, written 1873-4, was his last Opera.

“Carmen” is an Opera in four acts, set in Spain, about the title female character “Carmen”. Opera is the plural of Opus (“work” in Latin); Opus numbers (e.g. “Opus 74” or “Op. 74”) are often used by composers to identify a piece. An Opera is the union of music (singers - soloists and chorus - with orchestra), drama (acting and often dancing) and spectacle (theatrical setting with costumes, sets, etc.).

A Suite is a collection of music taken from a larger work, such as an Opera. There are two suites of music taken from “Carmen” (Carmen Suite No. 1 & Carmen Suite No. 2) edited by Fritz Hoffmann, based on Bizet’s original opera score. “Intermezzo” is a light instrumental piece performed between the acts of a serious Opera or Play. “Entr’ acte” is any instrumental piece performed between the acts of an Opera or Play.

9”X12” - 8 pages - $14.95
Piano accompaniment part - 4 pages
CD - 29 Audio tracks

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