Carmen Suite (Bizet)
Arranger/Composer: Ritsuko Nasu
Item Code: 22960
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
You can finally experience the magic of Bizet's masterpiece Carmen with a marimba quartet in this wonderful collection arranged by Ritsuko Nasu!
Program Notes
Carmen, composed by Georges Bizet, is an opera that has been loved by people all over the world. For this arrangement, I chose pieces that are suited for marimba quartet from the opera. - Prelude, Chorus of the Street Boys, Habanera, Intermezzo: Interlude before Act III, Aragonaise, and Gypsy Dance.
Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2016
Number of Players: 4
Duration: 15:00 total
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Quartet
Category: Percussion
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Instrumentation
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
Marimba 3 (4.3-octave)
Marimba 4 (5-octave)
*If Marimba 1 and 4 share a 5-octave instrument, this arrangement can be played with one 5-octave and two 4.3-octave instruments.
**If possible, I recommend performing with the original percussion parts (such as tambourine and cymbals).