Bizet Flashcards
1
Q
What were Bizet’s birth and death dates?
A
1838 and 1875
2
Q
Was Carmen successful or not and was Bizet happy with it?
A
It was very successful, being preformed 37 times after its premiere but Bizet was not happy with it and died of heart attack soon after
3
Q
What was Bizet’s musical style?
A
He focused mainly on opera and used storylines based on exotic events and used very rich melodies
4
Q
What contributions did Bizet make to music?
A
He integrated the chorus within the musical fabric of his operas and was a successful exotic composer
