Georges Bizet (1838-1875), a famous French composer best known for the opera Carmen, one of the most performed operas worldwide.
A French surname, possibly derived from 'Bizet' as a family name with unclear etymological roots. The name became famous through this singular composer whose works revolutionized opera.
Bizet's Carmen premiered to mixed reviews and closed quickly, but now it's performed more than almost any other opera—sometimes the greatest art isn't appreciated in its own time!
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