Composer

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Jenö Hubay

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Fantasy

Average_duration

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9:00

Carmen - fantasie brillante, Op. 3/3 is a violin piece composed by Hungarian violinist and composer Jenö Hubay. The piece is based on themes from Georges Bizet's famous opera Carmen. It was composed in 1883 and premiered in the same year in Budapest, Hungary. The piece is divided into four movements, each of which is based on a different theme from the opera. The first movement is based on the Habanera, a famous aria sung by the character Carmen. The second movement is based on the Seguidilla, another popular aria from the opera. The third movement is based on the Gypsy Song, which is sung by Carmen and her friends in the opera. The final movement is based on the Toreador Song, which is sung by the character Escamillo. The piece is known for its virtuosic violin passages and its use of the themes from the opera. Hubay's arrangement of the themes is masterful, and he uses the violin to bring out the passion and drama of the opera. The piece is also notable for its use of Hungarian folk music elements, which Hubay incorporates into the themes from the opera. Overall, Carmen - fantasie brillante, Op. 3/3 is a stunning piece of music that showcases Hubay's skill as both a composer and a violinist. Its use of themes from the opera Carmen makes it accessible to a wide audience, while its virtuosic passages and use of Hungarian folk music elements make it a challenging and rewarding piece for violinists to perform.

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