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Birth
Georges Bizet was born Paris, France. -
Paris Conservatory of Music
On October 9, 1848, Georges was admitted into the Paris Conservatory of Music. -
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Writing an Opera: The Physician's House
Although the actual creation date of La maison du docteur (The Physician's House) is unknown, we assume it is between 1852-1855. -
Writing A Symphony
Bizet wrote his only symphony at the Conservatory of Paris. -
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Writing an opera: Doctor Miracle
Le docteur Miracle or Doctor Miracle was created in 1856 and first performed on April 9, 1857. -
The Prix de Rome
Although the day given is not known, Bizet won the Prix de Rome, a very prestigious honor. -
Impressing a Composer
At a dinner party in May 1861, Bizet played on the piano, from sight, Liszt's hardest piece. This impressed the composer very much and was called "brilliant and bold". -
War
Bizet joined the National Guard to fight Napoleon. -
Creating a Movement: Jeux d'enfants
Jeux d'enfants or Children's Games was a 12 piece piano movement that Bizet created in 1871. -
Marriage
On June 3, 1869, Bizet married Geneviève Halévy.
