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Herman Bellstedt (1858–1926)
Fantasia on Themes from Bizet’s “Carmen” (ca. 1905)

Dr. Amy Gilreath, trumpet
Dr. Jaime Namminga, piano

A dazzling showpiece for cornet or trumpet, Bellstedt’s Fantasia on Themes from Bizet’s “Carmen” transforms melodies from Bizet’s famous opera into a virtuosic display of brilliance, lyricism, and technical agility. Beloved by audiences and performers alike, the work combines operatic drama with late-Romantic flair, offering both expressive depth and sparkling bravura.

This performance was presented as part of the 2025 season of Orvieto Musica in Orvieto, Italy.

Recording produced by Orvieto Musica Festival Media Curator, Andrew Clarkson, and recorded in the Sala Quattrocento of the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo.