Georges bizet Flashcards
1
Q
dates
A
1838-1875
2
Q
contributed mainly to…
A
opera
3
Q
influenced by which form of opera
A
the grandeur and pageantry of 19th century French opera
4
Q
inspired by which composers
A
Wagner and verdi
5
Q
drawn to storylines with…
A
exotic settings; suggestied local color through the use of dance rhythms and ecovative orchestration
6
Q
embraced new instruments such as…
A
the saxophone, enlarged the size and configuration of his orchestra, particularly the percussion section
7
Q
genres
A
orchestral, piano, operas, songs
