Bizet's opera premiered at Opéra-Comique in Paris on March 3, 1875. Based on Prosper Mérimée's novella, written by Meilhac and Halévy. Bizet died suddenly after 33 performances, unaware of international success
Piano produces sound when keys are depressed, using hammers to strike strings. Modern pianos have 88 black and white keys tuned to chromatic scale. Two main types: grand piano (horizontal) and upright piano (vertical)
Mozart died at age 35 in Vienna on December 5, 1791. Traditional narrative suggests gradual decline and despair. Recent research challenges steady decline view. Mozart reportedly wrote Requiem before dying
Soprano is the highest vocal range among all voice types. Range extends from middle C (261 Hz) to soprano C (1046 Hz). Term "soprano" comes from Italian "soprano" meaning "above"
Voice classification categorizes human singing voices based on various qualities. Voice classification developed in European classical music, not general singing. No universally accepted voice classification system exists
Greek word "symphōnia" meant harmonious notes in music. Term "symphonia" referred to various musical instruments in Middle Ages. Early symphonies were instrumental pieces and opera introductions. Italian opera overture format influenced early symphony development