Bizet in Italy: Letters and Journals, 1857-1860

by Hugh MacDonald and Hugh Macdonald

The first English translation of Bizet's letters and journals from his stay in Italy, with explanatory texts from one of the leading authorities on the composer's life and music.

In 1857, Georges Bizet (1838-1875) won the prestigious Prix de Rome scholarship which allowed him to study in Italy for a few years at the expense of the French state. While Bizet's correspondence from this time suggests that he was not fond of Italian music, he was...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783275804
• ISBN13: 9781783275809
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.4"