Where did Georges Bizet travel as a musician?

Answer 1

Georges Bizet was a brilliant pianist and traveled through Italy performing with great success. When he returned to Paris, and attempted to find acceptance for his operas, he found the Paris Opera House preferred the work of established artists to newcomers. His career hit a slump, and he had very few successes before 'Carmen,' which became one of the world's most performed operas. Accustomed to failure, he became convinced it would be yet another flop. He died of a heart attack before ever seeing just how successful his opera was.