The Composer
Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
The Edition
A revival of the 2002 Festival Production
Orchestration
Carmen (LPO)
2 Flutes (both doubling piccolo)
2 Oboes (2nd doubling cor anglais)
2 Clarinets
2 Bassoons
4 Horns
2 Cornets
3 Trombones
Timp
4 percussionists (Triangle, Cymbals, Bass drum, Side Drum, Tambourine, Castanets)
Harp
12 Violins I
10 Violins II
8 Violas
7 Violoncellos
5 Double Basses
(65)
off-stage: 2 cornets, 3 tbns, 1 hn
(6) all from pit
Total: (65)
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