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Carmen Suite 2 Program Notes, Recordings and Sheet Music

Program Notes: Georges Bizet – Carmen Suite No. 2

Welcome, dear concert-goer, to a vibrant and passionate plunge into the world of one of opera's most enduring and beloved characters: Carmen! Tonight, we present Bizet's Carmen Suite No. 2, a collection of brilliant orchestral excerpts that capture the essence, drama, and unforgettable melodies of his iconic opera.

The Opera That Shocked Paris (And Conquered the World)

Georges Bizet's opera Carmen premiered in Paris in 1875, and its initial reception was, to put it mildly, mixed. The Parisian bourgeoisie, accustomed to more genteel and morally upright heroines, were scandalized by the opera's gritty realism, its depiction of working-class life, and especially its fiery, independent, and ultimately doomed gypsy protagonist, Carmen. Themes of seduction, desertion, and

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