GEORGES BIZET

 [First names really Alexandre César Léopold]

 (1838-1875)

 French composer, born in Paris, pupil of Halévy, whose daughter he married after Halévy's death.

 At 19 Bizet won a prize for an operetta 'Doctor Miracle', he later composed operas including: THE PEARL FISHERS, THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH, CARMEN, IVAN THE TERRIBLE (not performed until 1946).

 CARMEN at first only a moderate success; Bizet died three months later after its first performance.

 

His works, marked by clarity and melodic gifts, were later championed (e.g. by Nietzsche) as a counterblast to Wagner.

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