Immerse yourself in the rich, vibrant world of Georges Bizet with the release of "Bizet: Carmen Suites, Symphonie en Ut & Chants du Rhin." This captivating album, released on June 15, 2022, under the Les Indispensables de Diapason label, is a masterful compilation of Bizet's most enchanting works, spanning the genres of opera and classical music.
The album opens with the Carmen Suite No. 1, a collection of orchestral pieces drawn from Bizet's iconic opera Carmen. This suite includes the Prelude, Aragonaise, Intermezzo, and the rousing Final. Following this, the Carmen Suite No. 2 offers a different perspective on the opera, featuring the March of the Contrabandiers, the famous Habanera, and the Nocturne.
Beyond the operatic suites, the album delves into Bizet's symphonic works with the Symphony in C Major, WD 33. This four-movement symphony showcases Bizet's skill in orchestration and his ability to create dynamic, engaging compositions.
The final section of the album is dedicated to the Chants du Rhin, a series of six pieces that evoke the beauty and mystery of the Rhine River. These compositions, ranging from the serene L'aurore to the lively Le retour, offer a more intimate look at Bizet's musical prowess.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Bizet's musical genius. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the timeless works of Georges Bizet in a fresh, engaging way.
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Tracks
Carmen Suite No. 1: I. Prélude (Act 1, Prélude, Bars 1-119)Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 1: VI. Final. Les toréadors (Act 1, Prélude, Bars 121-148)Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 1: II. Aragonaise (Entr'acte Before Act 4)Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 1: III. Intermezzo (Entr'acte Before Act 3)Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 1: V. Les dragons d'Alcala (Entr'acte Before Act 2)Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 2: I. Marche des contrebandiers (Act III, Chorus "Écoute, écoute, compagnon!")Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 2: II. Habanera (Act I, Aria of Carmen "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle")Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 2: III. Nocturne (Act III, Aria of Micaëla "Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante")Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 2: V. La Garde montante (Act I, Chorus "Avec la garde montante, nous arrivons, nous voilà!")Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Carmen Suite No. 2: VI. Danse bohème (Act II, Scene 1, "Les tringles des sistres tintaient")Georges Bizet, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: I. Allegro vivoGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National de la R.T.F, André Cluytens
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: II. AdagioGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National de la R.T.F, André Cluytens
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: III. Menuetto (Scherzo). Allegro vivaceGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National de la R.T.F, André Cluytens
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: IV. Allegro vivace (Finale)Georges Bizet, Orchestre National de la R.T.F, André Cluytens
Chants du Rhin, WD 52: I. L'aurore (Andantino espressivo)Georges Bizet, Maria Grinberg
Chants du Rhin, WD 52: II. Le départ (Andantino quasi allegretto)Georges Bizet, Maria Grinberg
Chants du Rhin, WD 52: III. Les rêves (Andante ma non troppo)Georges Bizet, Maria Grinberg
Chants du Rhin, WD 52: IV. La Bohémienne (Allegro deciso)Georges Bizet, Maria Grinberg
Chants du Rhin, WD 52: V. Les confidences (Andante molto, espressivo assai)Georges Bizet, Maria Grinberg
Chants du Rhin, WD 52: VI. Le retour (Allegro vivace)Georges Bizet, Maria Grinberg