The above image of Georges Bizet is a portrait from my series '52 Composers'. I made it using a combination of traditional and digital techniques. The background lists some of his best known works. I have made this portrait available in various formats and also on some gift items which will make unusual presents for music lovers. You will also find here recommended books, CDs, and other Bizet related goodies.
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Family
Born: 25 Oct 1838 in Paris. Zodiac: Scorpio Died: 3 June 1875 in Paris. Age: 36 Cause of death: Heart attacks. Father: singer,composer and music teacher Mother: pianist Siblings: none Wife: Genevieve daughter of his teacher Prof.Jacques Halevy Children: one son with his mother's maid and one son, Jacques, with his wife. Education: child prodigy. Entered Paris Conservatory at age 9. Won Prix de Rome and spent 3 years in Rome. Influenced by: Schubert, Gounod, Saint-Saens, Offenbach.
Personality
Curly black hair, square jaw, great beard, bright alert eyes, impressive appearance.
Major Works
- OPERA: Best known for Carmen, he in fact wrote 30 operas, many of which are rarely performed.
- The Pearl Fishers - set in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
- The Fair Maid of Perth
- Djamileh
- Carmen - ORCHESTRAL: He wrote a symphony when he was 17. It was discovered in 1935 in the archives of the Paris Conservatory where he studied.
- Symphony in C
- Rome Suite
- L'Arlésienne - PIANO: He was an accomplished pianist and wrote many pieces for the keyboard.
- Chromatic Variations
- Jeux d'Enfants (Children's Games)
Duet from the Pearl Fishers - Andrea Bocelli & Bryn Terfel
2009 Calendar
This calendar has 12 of my portraits, all of opera composers, including Georges. Jan - Dec 2009. US Holidays.
On eBay you will find bargains galore but more interestingly there is a treasure chest of old items. Out of print books, old recordings no longer available, memorabilia and goods no longer sold on the High Street.To see what is currently on offer take a look at:.
