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Bizet: Carmen / Maazel (1984 film) [highlights]
Georges Bizet, Orchestre National de France, Lorin Maazel
Bizet: Carmen / Maazel (1984 film) [highlights]
Genres: Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists
 
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This set of excerpts from Bizet's perennial favorite comes from the soundtrack of what is probably the finest film of an opera ever made, the production by Francesco Rosi. Julia Migenes is a soprano Carmen, not the usual m...  more »

     
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All Artists: Georges Bizet, Orchestre National de France, Lorin Maazel, Julia Migenes, Plácido Domingo, Faith Esham, Susan Daniel, François Le Roux
Title: Bizet: Carmen / Maazel (1984 film) [highlights]
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Label: Erato
Release Date: 6/22/1999
Album Type: Soundtrack
Genres: Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists
Style: Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 022924520921

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This set of excerpts from Bizet's perennial favorite comes from the soundtrack of what is probably the finest film of an opera ever made, the production by Francesco Rosi. Julia Migenes is a soprano Carmen, not the usual mezzo, but her lustiness and vivid word-painting put her in the top rank of Carmens even if she lacks the correct vocal weight for the part. Domingo's Don José is by now familiar, but this is probably the best of the three times he's recorded the role; indeed, his final act desperation is something to behold. Faith Esham is dreary as Micaela, but Ruggero Raimondi sings a dangerously appealing Escamillo. Lorin Maazel does some very odd, unexpected things with tempi (they didn't seem so odd in the film--maybe you had to have been there), but he still holds the opera together (as well as one can with highlights, that is). All told, this is exciting--and recommended. --Robert Levine

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Definative Carmen
07/24/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the one we have all been waiting for.In my opinion this has the perfect cast,conducter and orchestra. What can one say about Domingos Jose.It seems as if the part was written for him.I don't think there has been a finer exponent of the part.Ever. Bravo!(This is no exception to Domingos other recordings by the way)Raimondis Toreador is magnificent.He has a glorious bass voice and can also put across the characters arrogance perfectly I believe he is one of the greatest basses of his generation.Migenes Carmen is also wonderful,sexy and passionate.A1. Lorin Mazzels conducting is outstanding,perfect tempos all the time.Bravo!This is a must for all fans of this magnificent opera.Get it!!!"