Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Georges Bizet with "L'oiseau rebelle," a comprehensive collection of his most celebrated works, set to be released on July 2, 2025, by Warner Classics. This album spans a generous 2 hours and 33 minutes, offering a deep dive into Bizet's operatic and orchestral masterpieces.
The album opens with the vibrant "Carmen Suite No. 1," showcasing Bizet's ability to blend dramatic intensity with lyrical beauty. It continues with excerpts from his operas "Les pêcheurs de perles" and "Carmen," featuring iconic arias and duets that have captivated audiences for generations. The inclusion of "L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1" and "Jeux d'enfants" adds a touch of elegance and charm, highlighting Bizet's versatility as a composer.
"L'oiseau rebelle" also features works by Pablo de Sarasate, including the enchanting "Carmen Fantasy," which masterfully weaves themes from Bizet's "Carmen" into a dazzling display of virtuosity. The album concludes with selections from "La jolie fille de Perth" and "Roma," offering a glimpse into Bizet's lesser-known but equally compelling compositions.
This album is a testament to Bizet's enduring legacy, offering both seasoned fans and newcomers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Whether you're drawn to the passion of "Carmen" or the delicate beauty of "Jeux d'enfants," "L'oiseau rebelle" promises to be a cherished addition to any classical music collection.
Tracks
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: I. PréludeGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: II. AragonaiseGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: III. IntermezzoGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: VI. Les toréadorsGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 2: II. HabaneraGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 2: VI. Danse bohème "La garde montante"Georges Bizet, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Bizet: Jeux d'enfants, Op. 22, WD 56: No. 12, Le balGeorges Bizet, Alexandre Tharaud, Martin James Bartlett
Bizet: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1, Op. 23bis, WD 40: III. Adagietto (Arr. Tharaud for Piano)Georges Bizet, Alexandre Tharaud
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13: PréludeGeorges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 1: Duo. "Au fond du temple saint" (Nadir, Zurga)Georges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Gino Quilico, John Aler
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 1: Récitatif. "À cette voix quel trouble agitait tout mon être" (Nadir)Georges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, John Aler
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 1: Romance. "Je crois entendre encore" (Nadir)Georges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, John Aler
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 3: Scène. "Ô ciel, quel trouble !" (Zurga, Leïla)Georges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Barbara Hendricks, Gino Quilico
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 3: Duo. "Je frémis, je chancelle" (Leïla, Zurga)Georges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Barbara Hendricks, Gino Quilico
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13, Act 3: Scène. "Entends au loin ce bruit de fête" (Nourabad, Leïla, Zurga)Georges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Barbara Hendricks, Gino Quilico, Jean-Philippe Courtis
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31: PréludeGeorges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen, Chœur)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Magdalena Kožená, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Séguedille. "Près des remparts de Séville" (Carmen, Don José)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Jonas Kaufmann, Magdalena Kožená, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: Entr'acteGeorges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Les tringles des sistres tintaient" (Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Christina Landshamer, Magdalena Kožená, Rachel Frenkel, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Vivat ! Vivat le torero !" (Amis d'Escamillo, Zuniga, Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès, Moralès)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Andrè Schuen, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Christian Van Horn, Christina Landshamer, Magdalena Kožená, Rachel Frenkel, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre" - "Toréador, en garde !" (Escamillo, Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès, Moralès, Zuniga)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Andrè Schuen, Christian Van Horn, Christina Landshamer, Kostas Smoriginas, Magdalena Kožená, Rachel Frenkel, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Toréador, en garde" (Chœur)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" (Don José)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Jonas Kaufmann, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 3: Entr'acteGeorges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 3: "Notre métier est bien" (Carmen, Don José, Frasquita, Mercédès, Dancaïre, Remendado, Chœur)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Christina Landshamer, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Jonas Kaufmann, Magdalena Kožená, Rachel Frenkel, Simone Del Savio, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 4: Entr'acteGeorges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 4: "À deux cuartos !" (Chœur, Zuniga, Une marchande, Un bohémien)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Christian Van Horn, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 4: "Les voici ! Voici la quadrille !" (Chœur)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Kinderchor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: La jolie fille de Perth, WD 15: PréludeGeorges Bizet, Georges Prêtre, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Bizet: La jolie fille de Perth, WD 15, Act 2: "Quand la flamme de l'amour" (Ralph)Georges Bizet, Georges Prêtre, José van Dam, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Bizet: Roma, WD 37: II. Scherzo. Allegretto vivaceGeorges Bizet, Paavo Järvi, Orchestre de Paris
Bizet: Petite suite from "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: I. MarcheGeorges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Bizet: Petite suite from "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: II. BerceuseGeorges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Bizet: Petite suite from "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: III. ImpromptuGeorges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Bizet: Petite suite from "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: IV. DuoGeorges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Bizet: Petite suite from "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: V. GalopGeorges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Bizet: Jeux d'enfants, WD 56: VIII. Les quatre coins (Orchestral Version)Georges Bizet, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25: I. Introduction. Allegro moderatoPablo de Sarasate, Emmanuel Krivine, Patrice Fontanarosa, Orchestre National De Lyon
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25: II. ModeratoPablo de Sarasate, Emmanuel Krivine, Patrice Fontanarosa, Orchestre National De Lyon
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25: III. Lento assaiPablo de Sarasate, Emmanuel Krivine, Patrice Fontanarosa, Orchestre National De Lyon
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25: IV. Allegro moderatoPablo de Sarasate, Emmanuel Krivine, Patrice Fontanarosa, Orchestre National De Lyon
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25: V. ModeratoPablo de Sarasate, Emmanuel Krivine, Patrice Fontanarosa, Orchestre National De Lyon
Habanera "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (From Carmen, WD 31)Georges Bizet, Gautier Capuçon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Lionel Bringuier
Bizet: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1, Op. 23bis, WD 40: II. Menuet (Arr. Rachmaninov for Piano)Georges Bizet, György Cziffra
Bizet: Clovis et Clotilde, WD 121: IntroductionGeorges Bizet, Jean-Claude Casadesus, Orchestre National de Lille
Bizet: L'Arlésienne, Op. 23, WD 28, Act 1: No. 1, PréludeGeorges Bizet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Bizet: L'Arlésienne, Op. 23, WD 28, Act 2: No. 7, PastoraleGeorges Bizet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Bizet: L'Arlésienne, Op. 23, WD 28, Act 2: No. 12, MélodrameGeorges Bizet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Bizet: L'Arlésienne, Op. 23, WD 28, Act 2: No. 14, MaestosoGeorges Bizet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
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