Composer

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Georges Bizet

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite from larger work

Compose Date

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1875

Average_duration

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21:09

Movement_count

:

6

Movement ....

Georges Bizet's "Carmen Suite for Orchestra No. 2" is a collection of orchestral pieces that were arranged by Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin in 1967. The suite is based on Bizet's famous opera "Carmen," which premiered in Paris in 1875. The suite was first performed in Moscow in 1967 by the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra. The suite consists of six movements, each of which captures a different aspect of the story of "Carmen." The first movement, "Introduction," sets the stage for the drama to come with a dramatic and foreboding theme played by the strings. The second movement, "Dance Boheme," is a lively and energetic dance that captures the spirit of the gypsy culture that Carmen represents. The third movement, "Variation," is a solo for the flute that is both playful and seductive, reflecting Carmen's character. The fourth movement, "Carmen's Entrance and Habanera," is perhaps the most famous piece in the suite. It features the sultry and seductive Habanera melody that Carmen sings in the opera, accompanied by a lush orchestral arrangement. The fifth movement, "Toreador's Song," is another well-known melody from the opera, featuring a bold and triumphant theme played by the brass section. The final movement, "Final," brings the suite to a dramatic and explosive conclusion, with a fast-paced and frenzied theme that captures the tragic end of Carmen's story. Overall, the "Carmen Suite for Orchestra No. 2" is a masterful arrangement of Bizet's opera, capturing the drama, passion, and tragedy of the story through a series of beautifully crafted orchestral pieces. The suite has become a beloved classic in its own right, and is frequently performed by orchestras around the world.

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