George Balanchine wrote that he chose the “little-known ‘Symphony in C’ Major written by the French master Bizet when (the composer) was only 17 years old” as the music for his ballet, “The Crystal ...

Bizet's "Symphony in C" has a fascinating history. Written when Bizet was studying at the Paris Conservatoire, probably as a student assignment, it seems he made no effort to have the work published ...

The Classical Tahoe Orchestra performs Selections from Carmen by Georges Bizet, Symphony No. 1 in C Major by Georges Bizet, Sinfonietta No. 2 (“Generations”) by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, and Violin ...

Written when Bizet was only 17, this symphony is nevertheless a fresh and inventive work, rich in melody, harmony, and orchestration. Although Bizet had little interest in the work, later conductors ...

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will mark César Franck’s 200th birth anniversary with a concert on March 5, at Qatar National Convention Centre. QPO said: “This concert includes Bizet’s Symphony No ...