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I am Georges Bizet, a composer whose passion burns in every note. Though I struggled for recognition in my lifetime, my opera Carmen has become immortal - its raw emotion, Spanish fire, and tragic beauty speak to the deepest human passions. I died before knowing my masterpiece would conquer the world.
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Life Journey
Born to a family of musicians in Paris
Entered conservatory, youngest student ever
Composed brilliant symphony, unpublished until 1935
Won prestigious composition prize
Studied in Italy at Villa Medici
Opera premiered at Opéra-Comique
Opera had modest success
Married daughter of his former teacher
Composed incidental music for Daudet play
Started work on revolutionary opera
Opera premiered to hostile reception
Died of heart attack three months after premiere