Georges Bizet: Carmen - Mario Del Monaco, Fedora Barbieri, Hilde Guden, Frank Guarrera, Fritz Reiner / New York 1953 / MYTO Historical Line 2x Audio CD 2003 / 032.H074

UPC 8014399500746

Product Details:

• Format: 2 x CD
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2003
• Genre: Opera
• Style: Classical, Opera

Overview

This live 1953 recording of Carmen, one of the most famous operas in the world, captures a dramatic and powerful performance from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. With Mario del Monaco’s passionate portrayal of Don José, Fedora Barbieri’s sultry Carmen, and Frank Guarrera’s dynamic Escamillo, the recording showcases some of the greatest talents of the era. Conducted by the renowned Fritz Reiner, the orchestra and chorus of the Metropolitan Opera House provide a lush, stirring backdrop to this historic performance. The voices of Hilde Güden as Micaela, Lucine Amara as Frasquita, and Margaret Rogger as Mercédès further enhance the dramatic intensity of Bizet’s masterpiece.

Track Listing:

CD 1:

1. Act I: Prelude
2. "La Habanera" (Carmen)
3. Don José and Carmen’s Duet
4. "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" (Don José)
5. Act II: The Tavern Scene
6. "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre" (Escamillo)
7. Carmen and Escamillo’s Duet

CD 2:

1. Act III: The Military Camp
2. "Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante" (Carmen)
3. Act IV: The Final Scene
4. Carmen’s Death and Don José’s Fate
5. Curtain Call

Key Credits:

• Don José: Mario del Monaco
• Carmen: Fedora Barbieri
• Escamillo: Frank Guarrera
• Micaela: Hilde Güden
• Frasquita: Lucine Amara
• Mercédès: Margaret Rogger
• Conductor: Fritz Reiner
• Orchestra & Choir: Orchestra e Coro della Metropolitan Opera House

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