Georges Bizet: Carmen Highlights - Berganza, Cotrubas, Milnes, Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra, Abbado / Eloquence / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD / 457 935-2

UPC 028945793528

Product Details

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 457 935-2
• Series: Eloquence
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera, Romantic

Overview

Immerse yourself in the passion and drama of Bizet's Carmen with this highlights recording by a stellar cast, conducted by the legendary Claudio Abbado. Featuring Teresa Berganza as the fiery Carmen and Plácido Domingo as Don José, this Deutsche Grammophon release captures the essence of one of opera's most beloved masterpieces. With vibrant orchestration performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and spirited contributions from The Ambrosian Singers and George Watson's College Boys' Chorus, this recording is a treasure for opera enthusiasts.

Track Listing

Prélude

1. Prélude – 3:32

Act I

1. Voici La Cloche Qui Sonne, Mon Lieutenant – 5:12
2. Mais Nous Ne Voyons Pas La Carmencita – 1:10
3. L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera) – 4:26
4. Monsieur Le Brigadier? – 9:51
5. Près Des Remparts De Séville – 4:39

Act II

1. Les Tringles Des Sistres Tintaient – 5:09
2. Votre Toast... Je Peux Vous Le Rendre (Toreador Song) – 5:12
3. La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetée – 4:20

Act III

1. Je Dis Que Rien Ne M'Épouvante – 3:34
2. Je Suis Escamillo, Toréro De Grenade – 3:34
3. Les Voici, Voici Le Quadrille – 3:52
4. Si Tu M'Aimes, Carmen – 3:23
5. C'Est Toi? / C'Est Moi – 9:19

Key Credits

• Composer: Georges Bizet
• Conductor: Claudio Abbado
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

• Vocals:

  • Carmen: Teresa Berganza
  • Don José: Plácido Domingo
  • Escamillo: Sherrill Milnes
  • Micaëla: Ileana Cotrubas
  • Frasquita: Yvonne Kenny
  • Mercédès: Alicia Nafé
  • Zuniga: Robert Lloyd
  • Andrès: Jean Lainé

• Choirs:

  • The Ambrosian Singers
  • George Watson's College Boys' Chorus