Fantasy On Themes From Bizet's Carmen

Bizet (1838 - 1875) - the French composer - died at the age of 36. 'Carmen' was first performed three months before his death and has become one of the most popular operas in the world today. It has been arranged here for 2pianos 8 hands.

George Bernard Shaw once remarked that although there are many composers of music for the Violin there are only a few composers of Violin music. But where Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) is concerned Shaw declared that the Spanish musician's talents as both a performer and composer 'left criticism gasping miles behind him.' Famous for his fiery forceful and passionate playing Sarasate was equally renowned for the sweetness and purity of his tone and his impeccable technique. As a composer steeped in the colorful music of his native land he was well known for his many Violin works inspired by Spanish airs and dances written to display the instrument'scapabilitie. Carmen Fantasy Op. 25 is Sarasate's much-loved Violin fantasy based on Bizet's Carmen. It includes excerpts of different movements from the Carmen suite including the familiar Habanera and opening movement. Sarasate's popular arrangement and variations on the opera's themes are staples of the Violin repertoire. This full-score version stands as the most affordable available and it offers both performers and listeners extra insights into a celebrated work.Reprint of an early authoritative edition.

for Flute and Guitar plus Percussion-Performed by Katarzyna Bury flute Accompaniment: Christian Reichert guitar; Jochen Hank percussion Here is a collection of Latin masterpieces arranged for flute guitar and percussion. From the fabled Granada and François Borne's rousing Fantasy on Themes from Bizet's Carmen to Brasilian superstar Celso Machado's magnificent Suite Popular Brasileira and Astor Piazzolla's Libertango there is a wealth of thrilling music for every flutist. Listen to virtuosi Katarzyna Bury and Christian Reichert perform these classic pieces in a complete reference recording. Then you take Ms. Bury's place alongside Mr. Reichert and the percussionist for a Latin music-fest that you will neverforget! Bravo! Includes a newly engraved authoritative printed solo part and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in digitally recorded stereo; then a digital stereo version of the accompaniment minus the soloist.