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Donald Macleod focuses on the years after Bizet's return from Rome, which were characterised by false starts and anxious self-doubt.
Donald Macleod continues his exploration of the life and work of Georges Bizet. The years after Bizet's return from Rome are characterised by false starts and an anxious self-doubt. He abandoned many grand projects and those stage works he completed met with a decidedly lukewarm reception. In this programme we'll hear from three of Bizet's operas on the way to Carmen - La Jolie Fille de Perth, Djamileh and The Pearl Fishers - as well as a version of Carmen unlike any other.
Producer Martin Williams.
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Georges Bizet
Grande valse de concert in E flat major for piano
Performer: Riccardo ZADRA - Piano
- Gallo.
- CD 821.
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Georges Bizet
Les Pecheurs de perles - opera in 3 acts
Conductor: Brad COHEN Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra
- CHANDOS.
- CHAN-3156.
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Georges Bizet
La Jolie fille de Perth - suite (Scenes bohemiennes)
Conductor: Charles DUTOIT Performer: Montreal S O
- DECCA.
- 452-102 2.
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Georges Bizet
Guitare for voice and piano
Performer: Thomas HANS - Piano Performer: Yvi JANICKE - Mezzo-soprano
- Orfeo.
- C309 931 A.
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Georges Bizet
Djamileh - opera in 1 act
Conductor: Lamberto GARDELLI Performer: Franco BONISOLLI - Tenor Performer: Jean-Philippe LAFONT - Baritone Performer: Lucia POPP - Soprano Performer: Munich Radio Orchestra
- ORFEO.
- C174-881.
Broadcasts
- Wed 14 Mar 201212:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 14 Mar 201218:30BBC Radio 3
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