http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2499&rws=%2Fgeorges-bizet%2Fmusic-videos.rssThe name Georges Bizet is synonymous with his brilliant opera <i>Carmen</i>. This work embraced both beauty and vivid ultra-reality and managed to shock even Paris' sophisticated audiences in the 1870s. While <i>Carmen</i> cast of crooks and killers seems tamer by today's standards it remains a compelling and richly romantic work. Sadly, Bizet died not long after its debut and we can only guess in what ways he would further enrich the musical world had he lived a longer life. A renown pianist, his other orchestral works, solo pieces, and operas all show the richness and vibrancy of <i>Carmen</i>, but none can match its artistic triumph. - Nick DedinaOperaen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:38:23 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2499&rws=%2Fgeorges-bizet%2Fmusic-videos.rss The name Georges Bizet is synonymous with his brilliant opera <i>Carmen</i>. This work embraced both beauty and vivid ultra-reality and managed to shock even Paris' sophisticated audiences in the 1870s. While <i>Carmen</i> cast of crooks and killers seems tamer by today's standards it remains a compelling and richly romantic work. Sadly, Bizet died not long after its debut and we can only guess in what ways he would further enrich the musical world had he lived a longer life. A renown pianist, his other orchestral works, solo pieces, and operas all show the richness and vibrancy of <i>Carmen</i>, but none can match its artistic triumph. - Nick Dedina