(Libretto)

SKU: HL.49041671

Einfuhrung und Kommentar. Composed by Georges Bizet. Edited by Kurt Pahlen. This edition: Paperback/Soft Cover. Paperback. Serie Musik. Text book/libretto. Composed 1873-1875. 351 pages. Duration 180'. Schott Music #SEM 8002. Published by Schott Music (HL.49041671).

ISBN 9783254080028. French - German.

Based on the subject of the eponymous novella by Prosper Merimee, 'Carmen' is George Bizet's last work. The composer died a few weeks after the unsuccessful world premiere in Paris on 3 March 1875. To the opera-lover of today, it is inconceivable that this work with its numerous wonderful 'Spanish' melodies and rhythms - developed by Bizet virtually 'from afar' as he had never travelled through Spain - could ever be a failure. Over the course of time, however, 'Carmen' has become one of the most popular and most frequently played operas long since.Apart from the libretto, this edition contains introductory commentaries of Kurt Pahlen who also adds information on the compositional structure and context to the musical as well as external and internal dramatic action of the opera. A short synopsis and a brief outline of the genesis bring the work into relation with the composer's entire oeuvre and life, thus offering a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction.

Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: HL.4002632

Deluxe Score. Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by Donald Patterson and Jose Serebrier. Concert Band Professional. Classical, Concert, Opera. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4002632).

UPC: 884088219932. 10.5x14 inches.

Here is the stunning complete Carmen Symphony orchestrated by José Serebrier and masterfully transcribed by Donald Patterson for the U.S. Marine Band. Comprised of twelve “scenes” from Bizet's opera, this is a welcome addition to the repertoire for mature wind bands. Duration: 33:00.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.DHP-1012709-010

Composed by Georges Bizet. The Great Classics. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2001. De Haske Publications #DHP 1012709-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1012709-010).

Carmen is the best known work by the French composer Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Criticised by the French public at the time of its creation because its plot was deemed indecent, the opera nevertheless came to be considered as a major work due to its captivating melodies, Spanish character and energetic rhythms. In this brilliant transcription for concert band Tohru Takahasi has remained faithful to the sparkling, joyful atmosphere of the scenes from the opera.

Ook buiten de theatrale context heeft de operamuziek van Bizet een beeldende kracht. Tohru Takahahsi’s bewerking van de Carmen Suite doet recht aan de dramatiek en grandeur van het origineel.

Carm en ist wohl das berühmteste und meistgespielte Werk des Musiktheaters. Auch außerhalb des Theaterkontexts mangelt es der Musik von Georges Bizet nicht an Ausdruckskraft und Dramatik. Nach dem Tode des Komponisten wurden einige Passagen der Oper für die Carmen Suite exzerpiert, die mit dieser Bearbeitung von Tohru Takahashi, die der Dramatik und Größe des Originals vollkommen gerecht wird, nun auch für Blasorchester zugänglich ist.

Carmen est l’œuvre la plus célèbre du compositeur français Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Cette brillante transcription reste fidèle l’atmosphère pétillante et vive des scènes de l’opéra.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.DHP-1012709-140

Composed by Georges Bizet. The Great Classics. Score Only. Composed 2001. De Haske Publications #DHP 1012709-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1012709-140).

Ook buiten de theatrale context heeft de operamuziek van Bizet een beeldende kracht. Tohru Takahahsi’s bewerking van de Carmen Suite doet recht aan de dramatiek en grandeur van het origineel.

Carm en ist wohl das berühmteste und meistgespielte Werk des Musiktheaters. Auch außerhalb des Theaterkontexts mangelt es der Musik von Georges Bizet nicht an Ausdruckskraft und Dramatik. Nach dem Tode des Komponisten wurden einige Passagen der Oper für die Carmen Suite exzerpiert, die mit dieser Bearbeitung von Tohru Takahashi, die der Dramatik und Größe des Originals vollkommen gerecht wird, nun auch für Blasorchester zugänglich ist.

Carmen est l’œuvre la plus célèbre du compositeur français Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Cette brillante transcription reste fidèle l’atmosphère pétillante et vive des scènes de l’opéra.

SKU: M7.HDW-4294

Ballet. Composed by Georges Bizet and Rodion Shchedrin. DVD. Duration 62'. Handelsware #HDW 4294. Published by Handelsware (M7.HDW-4294).

UPC: 089948429494.

Carme n was first set as a ballet by the famed Russian choreographer Petipa in 1845. It was based on the Mérimée novella and premiered in Madrid some thirty years before Bizet's opera was first heard. Subsequent versions followed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, some using and some discarding Bizet's music. In 1949, Roland Petit created a successful vehicle for himself and his wife Zizi Jeanmaire using the Bizet score. Maya Plisetskaya always dreamed of dancing the role of Carmen and had approached Shostakovich for a score. He demurred out of respect for Bizet's celebrated opera. It was eventually Plisetskaya's husband Rodion Shchedrin who agreed to provide the music after seeing his wife and the choreographer Alberto Alonso working on some choreographic ideas. His Carmen Suite ballet, based on Bizet, and scored only for strings and, in its theatricality, a showcase for Plisetskaya's considerable dramatic gifts. Shchedrin's Carmen Suite, one of the darkest settings of Mérimée's tragic story, deeply symbolic and overtly sensual, premiered at the Bolshoi Ballet on April 20, 1967.

By Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Arranged by David Marlatt. For Brass Quintet. Brass Ensemble - Quintet; Masterworks. Eighth Note Publications. Romantic. Duration 00:05:05. Published by Eighth Note Publications

(Carmens Arior). Composed by Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Arranged by Mats Bergstrom. For guitar, voice (solo and accompaniment). Language: French. Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag

Menuet : aus L'Arlesienne / Bizet, Andante : aus Roma / Bizet, Einleitung : aus Carmen / Bizet, Intermezzo : aus Carmen / Bizet, Cajus animam : Arie aus Stabat mater / Rossini, Krönungsmarsch : aus Der Prophet / Meyerbeer, Redowa : aus Der Prophet / Meyerbeer, Sylphen-Tanz : aus Fausts Verdammung / Berlioz, Melodie / Rubinstein, Notturno / Kjerulf, Mazurka de salon / Tchaikovsky, Albumblatt / Tchaikovsky

By Georges Bizet. Arranged by James Curnow. Score and full set of parts. Young Band (Concert Band). Grade 3. Size 8.5x11 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Vocal Score). By Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Arranged by Ruth and Thomas Martin. For SATB chorus, 12 solo voices and piano accompaniment (score). This edition: ED421. G. Schirmer Opera Score Editions. Classical Period and Opera. Difficulty: difficult. Vocal score. Vocal score, piano reduction, lyrics and introductory text. 391 pages. Published by G. Schirmer

String Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: KN.08292S

(from Carmen Suite #2). Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by Robert S. Frost. Solo or Ensemble. Accent String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #08292S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.08292S).

UPC: 822795082920.

From Bizet's Carmen Suite #2, this setting of the familiar dance theme is scored so that the chromatic melody lies exceedingly well for young strings. A mix of legato and staccato bow strokes typify the lead lines, while supporting parts play a good deal of pizzicato for essential contrast. Duration 2:00. Available in SmartMusic.

Sur l'opera Carmen. Composed by Francois Borne. Edited by Henrik Wiese. The Flute Collection. Score and part(s). 64 pages. Universal Edition #UE36761. Published by Universal Edition

(for Violin). By Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). Arranged by Gerhart Drijvers. For Violin and Concert Band. Grade 4. Full score and set of parts. Duration 12:30. Published by Baton Music

By Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Edited by Robert Didion. For Orchestra (Study Score). Study Score. Softcover. 64 pages. Hal Leonard #ETP1544. Published by Hal Leonard

String Orchestra string orchestra with opt. 3rd Violin/Viola TC 3 - Grade 4

SKU: KN.KEN10049S

(from Carmen). Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by John Caponegro. Solo or Ensemble. Apex String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #KEN10049S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.KEN10049S).

UPC: 822795100495.

This introduction to Act 3 of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet is a very melodic and lyrical piece. Arranged here at the grade 4 level in the key of D major, each set includes three copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. part. Duration 3:00. Available in SmartMusic.

String Orchestra string orchestra with opt. 3rd Violin/Viola TC 3 - Grade 4

SKU: KN.KEN10049

(from Carmen). Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by John Caponegro. Solo or Ensemble. Apex String Orchestra. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #KEN10049. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.KEN10049).

UPC: 822795100495.

This introduction to Act 3 of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet is a very melodic and lyrical piece. Arranged here at the grade 4 level in the key of D major, each set includes three copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. part. Duration 3:00. Available in SmartMusic.

(for Violin). By Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). Arranged by Gerhart Drijvers. For Violin and Concert Band. Grade 4. Score. Duration 12:30. Published by Baton Music

String Orchestra string orchestra (88555) with opt. 3rd Violin/Viola TC 3 and piano - Grade 2.5

SKU: KN.09620S

(from Carmen, Suite #1). Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by Robert S. Frost. Solo or Ensemble. Voyager String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #09620S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.09620S).

UPC: 822795096200.

In this rousing version of Bizet's classic Carmen theme, all sections present lead material to deliver a dazzling performance. Scored in the key of D throughout, Frost uses well-placed divisi and double stops to create a full, robust sound where necessary. Fingerings, articulations and dynamics are also plentiful to help students obtain musically satisfying results. Duration 2:20.

Score and Parts. Performed by The Canadian Brass. By Georges Bizet. Arranged by Fred Mills. Brass Ensemble. Size 9x12 inches. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard Corporation.

(Opera: Carmen). By Georges Bizet (1838-1875). For Mezzo-Soprano solo voice (Mezzo-Soprano). Role: Carmen. Opera, Classical. CD. Text language: French. Published by Pocket Coach Publications . CD. Opera, Classical.

Composed by Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Opera Vocal Scores. Piano-Vocal Score - Urtext. Edition Peters #EP7548A. Published by Edition Peters