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| Georges Bizet
(1838 - 1875)
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| 1838 |
Born 25 October in Paris. Baptised Alexandre César Léopold, but universally known as Georges |
| 1848 |
Enters the Paris Conservatoire de Musique at age 9 |
| 1857 |
Wins the Prix de Rome. Premiere of operetta Le Docteur Miracle |
| 1867 |
Premiere of opera La jolie fille de Perth, which was favourably received by press |
| 1869 |
Marries Geneviève Halévy, daughter of the composer Jacques Halévy |
| 1870 |
Joins the National Guard at the time of the Franco-Prussian War |
| 1872 |
Birth of son Jacques, who committed suicide at age 50 after a failed career |
| 1875 |
Awarded the Legion of Honour. Controversial premiere of opera Carmen. Dies 3 June, just before Carmen becomes a big success |
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