Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875)

Georges Bizet’s story ought to have been a very straightforward one. It was clear to everyone who met him just how brilliantly and excitingly talented he was. He was also fortunate to live and work in Paris, a city laden with musical opportunities in the mid-nineteenth century. Donald Macleod shows how Bizet’s life proved more challenging and event-filled than anyone might have expected – and that success can never be guaranteed!Music Featured:Carmen (extracts)
Symphony in C, III. Scherzo
Le Docteur Miracle: Overture
L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 (arr. Guirand), IV. Farandole
Te Deum
Roma, II. Allegro Vivace & III. Andante molto
Vasco da Gama: Aria, “Ouvre ton Coeur”
Les Pêcheurs de Perles: Duet,“Au fond du temple saint”
La jolie fille de Perth: choeur de la Saint-Valentin (Act 4)
Variations chromatiques
Jeux d'enfants: No 3 ‘La poupée’
Djamileh: Overture
L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: I. Prelude & II. Minuetto
Patrie OverturePresented by Donald Macleod
Produced by Chris TaylorFor full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001h57jAnd you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z