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Piano Works by Bizet: Exquisite Masterpieces by the Composer Who Created Carmen

Georges Bizet, the composer of Carmen—one of the most popular operas in the world and often hailed as a supreme masterpiece in the history of opera.

Though highly acclaimed as a brilliant and original composer, he died far too young at the age of 36.

In his short life, he is said to have left more than 30 operas, as well as numerous orchestral works, piano pieces, choral works, and songs.

This time, we’re highlighting piano pieces by Bizet that, while relatively minor within his output, possess a beauty you won’t forget once you’ve heard them.

We’ll also introduce piano works by other composers that are based on motifs from Bizet’s masterpieces.

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Piano Works by Bizet: Exquisite Masterpieces by the Composer Who Created Carmen
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1eastNocturne No. 2 in D majorGeorges Bizet
Nocturne No. 2 in D majorGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
Georges Bizet, a French Romantic composer...
2eastCarmen FantasyBizet=Horowitz
Carmen FantasyBizet=Horowitzplay_arrow
The French Romanticism that colored the late 19th century...
3eastThe Song of the Rhine No. 6: “Return”Georges Bizet
The Song of the Rhine No. 6: “Return”Georges Bizetplay_arrow
The piano collection La… by the brilliant composer Bizet
4eastSong of the Rhine No. 1: DawnGeorges Bizet
Song of the Rhine No. 1: DawnGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
French Romantic composer Bizet is fa…
5eastThe Songs of the Line, No. 2: DepartureGeorges Bizet
The Songs of the Line, No. 2: DepartureGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
Known as the composer of the opera Carmen...
6eastRhine Songs No. 4: The Gypsy WomanGeorges Bizet
Rhine Songs No. 4: The Gypsy WomanGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
Bizet’s collection of piano pieces, the passionate melody of the gypsy woman
7eastChromatic Variations for Concert PerformanceGeorges Bizet
Chromatic Variations for Concert PerformanceGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
An excellent piano piece that showcases Bizet’s creativity
8eastGrand Waltz in E-flat major for ConcertGeorges Bizet
Grand Waltz in E-flat major for ConcertGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
A brilliant waltz piece from Bizet’s early works
9eastNocturne No. 1 in F majorGeorges Bizet
Nocturne No. 1 in F majorGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
A lyrical piano piece by Bizet with the theme of night
10eastChildren’s Games, No. 2: “The Spinning Top”Georges Bizet
Children's Games, No. 2: "The Spinning Top"Georges Bizetplay_arrow
“Children’s Games, Op. 22” is a French ro...
11eastFantasia on Themes from CarmenBizet=Rosenblatt
Fantasia on Themes from CarmenBizet=Rosenblattplay_arrow
Introduction to the Fantasia on Themes from Bizet's Carmen
12eastArlésienne Suite No. 2, No. 3: “Menuet”Georges Bizet
Arlésienne Suite No. 2, No. 3: “Menuet”Georges Bizetplay_arrow
Bizet's elegant masterpiece, Minuet
13eastCarmen Fantasy, Op. 25Bizet=Sarasate
Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25Bizet=Sarasateplay_arrow
Carmen Fantasy expresses Bizet’s masterpiece on the violin
14eastL’Arlésienne Suite No. 2, No. 4: FarandoleGeorges Bizet
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2, No. 4: FarandoleGeorges Bizetplay_arrow
Farandole by Bizet
15eastFantasia on Themes from CarmenBizet=Wilberg
Fantasia on Themes from CarmenBizet=Wilbergplay_arrow
Arrangement of Bizet’s music for two pianos