Carmen, first produced in 1875, is generally considered to be Bizet's most important work. It was not an immediate success, but soon became one of the most popular operas in history. Bizet was an outstanding dramatist, and his style influenced the verismo school of opera in the later 19th century.
The full score is useful for study, for armchair conducting and, of course, for performance. Singers and pianists will be happier with the vocal score, which is easier to carry about in rehearsal, but which only contains a piano reduction of the score.
This is a reprint of an out-of-copyright edition from another publisher, and as such, may not reflect some modern performance practices. Nevertheless, it still represents incredibly good value-for-money.
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