He never lived to see his masterpiece become a global hit.

Georges Bizet was born in Paris on October 25, 1838. A gifted pianist and composer from childhood, he struggled for years to win lasting success on the stage.

His opera Carmen premiered in 1875 to a mixed reception, and Bizet died just three months later at only 36. Within a few years, Carmen was triumphing across Europe, and today its melodies, like the Habanera and the Toreador Song, are instantly recognizable worldwide.

Can you name an artist whose genius was recognized only after they were gone?

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