Carmen Suite No.2 (Bizet, Georges)

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This suite was arranged by Ernest Guiraud (1837-1892) after Bizet's death.
For the opera itself, see Carmen.

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Arranger Ernest Guiraud (1837–1892)
Editor First edition (reissue)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Choudens fils, n.d.(1886). Plate A.C. 7394.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Arranger Ernest Guiraud (1837–1892)
Editor Fritz Hoffmann (1873–?)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate 31833/Part.B. 3930.
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Misc. Notes Cleaned, straightened and corrected page 64 order. (#416882)
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Arranger Ernest Guiraud (1837–1892)
Editor Fritz Hoffmann (1873–?)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate 31833/Part.B. 3930.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1188.
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Editor Ernest Guiraud (1837–1892)
Fritz Hoffmann (1873–?)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1905).
Reprinted Carmen Suites Nos. 1 and 2 in Full Score
New York: Dover Publications, 1998.
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Parts

12 more: Oboe 1, 2 (2 also English Horn) • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭, A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (A, B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani/Military Drum, / Tambourine/Triangle/Bass Drum and Cymbals • Harp • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Ernest Guiraud (1837–1892)
Editor Fritz Hoffmann (1873–?)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate Orch.B. 1772/73.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1188.
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Misc. Notes There are errata / misprints in these parts. See the discussion for the correction list.
These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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For 6 Cellos (Seymour)

7 more: Solo Part (Movement III) • Cello 1 • Cello 2 • Cello 3 • Cello 4 • Cello 5 • Cello 6

Arranger Gwyn Seymour
Publisher. Info. Gwyn Seymour
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For Theater Orchestra (Roberts)
Arranger Charles J. Roberts (1868–1957)
Publisher. Info. Carl Fischer's Theatre Orchestra Edition, No.1795
New York: Carl Fischer, 1916. Plate 19437-109.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Submission Project.
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Chanson du Toréador (No.4)

For String Ensemble (Zehar)
Arranger Farid Zehar
Publisher. Info. Farid Zehar, 2022.
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Misc. Notes For beginner & average levels (in G minor)
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For Piano 6 Hands (Kowalewski)
Arranger Jakub Kowalewski
Publisher. Info. Jakub Kowalewski
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General Information

Work Title Carmen Suite No.2
Alternative. Title
Composer Bizet, Georges
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGB 15
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
  1. Marche des Contrebandiers
    Act III, Chorus: Écoutes, écoutes, compagnon!
  2. Habanera
    Act I, Aria (Carmen): L'amour est un oiseau rebelle
  3. Nocturne
    Act III, Aria (Michela): Je dis que rien ne m'épourante
  4. Chanson du Toréador*
    Act II, Introduction and aria (Escamillo): Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre
  5. La Garde Montante
    Act I: Avec la garde montante, nous arrivons, nous violá!
  6. Danse Bohème
    Act II, Gypsy Dance: Les tringles des sistres tintaient
First Publication. 1886
Average DurationAvg. Duration 19 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
2 flutes (both also piccolo), 2 oboes (2nd also English horn), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 cornets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, tambourine, triangle, bass drum, cymbals, harp, strings
Related Works Carmen
External Links All Music Guide
Extra Information *The "Chanson du Toréador" was orchestrated by Fritz Hoffmann for his edition from bars 1-58 and 117-27 of the aria from Act II. Both orchestral suites were arranged after Bizet's death by Ernest Guiraud, after Bizet's orchestration of the original operatic score.