Par BIZET GEORGES. As an acclaimed opera composer, Georges Bizet admitted that he had no real sensibility for sacred music. His Te Deum is nonetheless a truly fascinating and highly expressive work. From the majestic ?Te Deum laudamus?, to the skillful choral fugue of ?Fiat misericordia tua?, and the opening's powerful recapitulation, the composition shows no trace of the difficulties that beset the young Bizet by his own admission before he finally completed the work in 1858.In the extensive trilingual preface to this Urtext edition, editor Marc Rigaudière illuminates the circumstances surrounding the composition of the Te Deum, a work which occupies a singular position in Bizet?s ?uvre. The edition is based on the composer?s autograph score ? the work's only surviving source. For the first time, this work is available with all performance parts. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / Solistes [ST], SATB et Piano

Par BIZET GEORGES. As an acclaimed opera composer, Georges Bizet admitted that he had no real sensibility for sacred music. His Te Deum is nonetheless a truly fascinating and highly expressive work. From the majestic ?Te Deum laudamus?, to the skillful choral fugue of ?Fiat misericordia tua?, and the opening's powerful recapitulation, the composition shows no trace of the difficulties that beset the young Bizet by his own admission before he finally completed the work in 1858.In the extensive trilingual preface to this Urtext edition, editor Marc Rigaudière illuminates the circumstances surrounding the composition of the Te Deum, a work which occupies a singular position in Bizet?s ?uvre. The edition is based on the composer?s autograph score ? the work's only surviving source. For the first time, this work is available with all performance parts. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / Solistes [ST], SATB et Piano

Libretto Background and Photos-A riveting story of fatal attraction between a beguiling strong-willed gypsy and a naïve but passionate soldier who falls under her spell Georges Bizets Carmen pulses with seduction obsession and deadly betrayal. It was reviled at its Parispremiere where its realism and perceived amorality proved shocking but it became one of the most popular and highly regarded operas of all time. Arguably the greatest musical product of Frances enduring fascination with Spain Carmen features manynumbers that are now almost universally familiar including the seductive Habanera and the boastful but infectious Toreador Song. Don José is an idealistic young corporal in 1820s Seville when he encounters the gypsy Carmen who is irresistible toall men - seemingly except José who loves the innocent country girl Micaëla. But soon enough Carmen works her wiles on him to escape imprisonment and a later twist of ever-looming fate forces him to completely abandon the world he knows and followCarmen into a life of crime. When the bullfighter Escamillo wins Carmens affections Don Josés explosive jealousy clashes with Carmens resolve to remain true to herself leading to one of operas fiercest confrontations and most unforgettableconclusions.

Carmen is the famous Opera by Georges Bizet acclaimed for its incredible songs and accurate depiction of emotion. This is the sheet music for the opening number Choeur Des Gamins arranged for Piano and Voice. The Opera is based on the novel by Prosper Mérimée with lyrics by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. The performance is in the 'opéra comique' genre meaning musical numbers are interrupted by dialogue allowing the Opera to bridge the gap between comic musicality and serious realism. Sadly Georges Bizet?passed away before he was able to experience Carmen's worldwidepopularity. With this Carmen?sheet music you can play and perform the Chorus of Urchins a brilliant song on its own or as part of the entire Opera.

Fairly easy from our Hal Hopson seriesMusic from the Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet

from Carmen-Choral score for The Toreador's Song from Carmen arranged for baritone solo mixed choir (SATB) and piano. In English.