Bizet Collection

CARMEN LIEBIG
Scenes from the opera, based on a story by Prosper Merimee

Poster, Moody Manners Opera Company
Theatre poster, Moody Manners Opera Company, from Covent Garden, London, touring to principal cities with productions including Carmen, Lohengrin and Faust

German Lithograph, 1900, drawing by Luigi Morgani with a scene from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet

Emmy Destinn / Carmen
EMMY DESTINN Czech opera singer as Carmen

Baldassare in l' Arlesiana, c1897 (illustration)
3499729 Baldassare in l' Arlesiana, c1897 (illustration); (add.info.: L' Arlesiana. Opera based on L'Arlesienne (1872) by Alphonse Daudet. Georges Bizet composed the music

Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the opera Carmen, 1875 (lithograph)
5893507 Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the opera Carmen, 1875 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano)

Carmen, 1938. Creator: Shinn, Everett (1876-1953)
Carmen, 1938.

Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710. Creator: Charles Emanuel Biset
Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710

Poster for the première of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, 1875. Creator: Leray, Prudent-Louis (1820-1879)
Poster for the premiere of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, 1875. Private Collection

Woman in fancy dress costume as Night (la Nuit)
Woman in costume as Night (la Nuit) in a dress decorated with stars and zodiac signs for a masquerade ball, late 19th century, Paris

Carmen
An illustration of a scene from an act of Carmen, an opera by the French compose, Georges Bizet. Date: circa 1901

Bizet Ridden By J.Cullen Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 17 March 2005 Date: 17 March 2005

Madame Marie Roze as Carmen (engraving)
6016510 Madame Marie Roze as Carmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Marie Roze as Carmen)

Marie Roze as Carmen (b / w photo)
5215309 Marie Roze as Carmen (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Roze as Carmen)

Georges Bizet, French composer, mainly of operas (1838-1875) (b / w photo)
814047 Georges Bizet, French composer, mainly of operas (1838-1875) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Bizet, French composer)

Georges Bizet, French composer, mainly of operas (1838-1875) (litho)
814044 Georges Bizet, French composer, mainly of operas (1838-1875) (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Bizet, French composer)

Carmen and Desdemona (chromolitho)
734689 Carmen and Desdemona (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen and Desdemona)

Bizets opera Carmen before Queen Victoria at Windsor
Bizets opera Carmen performed before Queen Victoria in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle. 1892

Minnie Hauk as Carmen (b / w photo)
5215308 Minnie Hauk as Carmen (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minnie Hauk as Carmen)

Bizet
LLM459347 Bizet by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bizet. Illustration for Willss Musical Celebrities cigarette card series (early 20th century)

Bizet, Carmen (chromolitho)
667117 Bizet, Carmen (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bizet, Carmen. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Carmen (engraving)
2808145 Carmen (engraving) by Koppay, Joszi Arpad (1859-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen.); © Look and Learn

Bizet, compositeur de musique (coloured photo)
975102 Bizet, compositeur de musique (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bizet, compositeur de musique)

Portrait of the composer Georges Bizet (1838-1875), ca 1865. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of the composer Georges Bizet (1838-1875), 1857. Private Collection

CARMEN TAUNTS DON JOSE
At the tavern of Lillas Pastia, Carmen taunts Don Jose (scene from Bizets opera) Date: late 19th century

Leblanc As Carmen - 1899
Georgette Leblanc as Carmen at Paris Date: first performed 1875

Carmen - Don Jose - Bull
At the tavern of Lillas Pastia, Carmen taunts Don Jose. Date: first performed 1875

Portrait of the ballet dancer Marina Semyonova as Carmen. Artist: Williams, Pyotr Vladimirovich
Portrait of the ballet dancer Marina Semyonova as Carmen. Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Sotchi

Cover of the score of the opera Carmen by Giorgio Bizet, Italian edition from 1920

Carmen, 1846. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Georges Bizet (1838-1875), 1870. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Cover of the ode-symphony Vasco de Gama by Georges Bizet, 1880. Found in the Collection of Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Cover of the vocal score of opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, 1875. Found in the Collection of Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Emma Calve as Carmen. Artist: Photo studio Reutlinger, Paris
Emma Calve as Carmen. Private Collection

Emma Calve as Carmen. Artist: Dupont, Aime (1842-1900)
Emma Calve as Carmen. Private Collection

Stage design for the opera Carmen by G. Bizet, 1908. Artist: Golovin, Alexander Yakovlevich (1863-1930)
Stage design for the opera Carmen by G. Bizet, 1908. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Design for the opera Carmen by G. Bizet, c. 1905. Artist: Sapunov, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1880-1912)
Design for the opera Carmen by G. Bizet, c. 1905. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of Kazakh Republic, Almaty

Portrait of Tatyana Lyubatovich as Carmen, 1890s. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Portrait of Tatyana Lyubatovich as Carmen, 1890s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Carmen, 1892. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Carmen, 1892. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Great Musicians - Plate II. 1895. Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), Daniel Auber (1782-1871), Richard Wagner (1813-1883), Franz Liszt (1811-1886) and Georges Bizet (1838-1875)

Bizet. 1875, (1895). Georges Bizet (1838-1875), French composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume I by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]

Georges Bizet (1838-1875), French composer, 1911
Alexandre Cesar Leopold Bizet aka Georges Bizet (1838?1875), French composer of the Romantic period. Best known for his operas including Carmen

Carmen, 1889. Georges Bizets opera Carmen was first performed in 1875. Initially denounced by critics, it went on to become one of the most popular of operas

Georges Bizet, French composer, 1874. Bizet (1838-1875) is best known as the composer of the opera Carmen. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres

Prosper Merimee, French author, historian and archaeologist, 1861. Merimee (1803-1870) is best remembered for his novella Carmen which was the inspiration for Bizets opera of the same title

Georges Bizet, French composer and pianist, 1870s(?). Artist: Etienne Carjat
Georges Bizet, French composer and pianist, 1870s(?). Bizet (1838-1875) is best known as the composer of the opera Carmen. From a private collection

Fernand Ansseau (1890-1972), Belgian operatic tenor, active 1913-1939. Ansseau as Don Jose in Bizets Carmen, based on the novel by Prosper Merimee

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"Bizet: The Maestro Behind the Passion of Carmen" Step into the enchanting world of Bizet's masterpiece, Carmen. This German lithograph from 1900, drawn by Luigi Morgani, captures a captivating scene from the opera that has captivated audiences for generations. The Moody Manners Opera Company poster featuring Emmy Destinn as Carmen further adds to the allure and mystique surrounding this timeless tale. Carmen herself, portrayed by a woman in an exquisite fancy dress costume as Night (la Nuit), embodies both seduction and defiance. Her character is brought to life through powerful performances such as Madame Marie Roze's engraving and black-and-white photograph interpretations. Georges Bizet, the brilliant French composer primarily known for his operas, crafted this enduring masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today. His genius shines through in every note of Carmen's passionate melodies and dramatic storyline. As we delve into Bizet's world, we are transported to Spain where love and tragedy intertwine. With each scene from the opera depicted here - whether it be Carmens' fiery temperament or her enthralling dance - we witness Bizet's ability to evoke emotions like no other. Though tragically short-lived, Georges Bizet left an indelible mark on classical music history with his compositions. Through these lithographs and photographs capturing his essence, we catch a glimpse of the man behind the music; a visionary who dared to push boundaries and create art that transcends time. Join us on this journey through Bizet's extraordinary legacy as we celebrate his brilliance in bringing Carmen to life. Let yourself be swept away by its passion, drama, and unforgettable melodies – all thanks to one remarkable composer whose name will forever be synonymous with greatness.