Carmen Fantasy

Instrumentation:

• Piccolo
• Flute 1
• Flute 2
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Bb Clarinet 1 (div.)
• Bb Clarinet 2 (div.)
• Bb Bass Clarinet
• Bb Soprano Saxophone (doubling Eb Alto Saxophone)
• Eb Alto Saxophone
• Bb Tenor Saxophone
• Eb Baritone Saxophone
• Bb Trumpet 1 (doubling Bb Flugelhorn)
• Bb Trumpet 2
• Bb Trumpet 3
• F Horn 1
• F Horn 2/3
• Trombone 1/2
• Trombone 3
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• String Bass
• Piano
• Timpani
• [Percussion 1] Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Triangle, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Glockenspiel
• [Percussion 2] Tambourine, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Marimba
• [Percussion 3] Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Marimba, Vibraphone, Tambourine
• [Percussion 4] Wind Chime, Bass Drum, Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum

This special arrangement was done not to restate the typical excerpts, but rather to capture the rhapsodic nature of Bizet's colorful melodies. Carmen is remembered for many compelling songs as well as tragic fate of its heroine. After Bizet's death Hoffman crafted two orchestral suites from the opera; its music still enjoys intense popularity.