15. "ALTO! V E L QUALCUN, (Remendado, Carmen, Dancairo, Jose, Micaela, Frasq"
16. "ENTR ACTE"
17. "PER DUE QUARTI, CHI NE VUOLE?, (Chorus, Zuniga)"
18. "SON QUI, SON QUI, CE N HO, (Chorus, Zuniga)"
19. "SE TU M AMI MIO BEN, (Escamillo, Carmen)"
20. "O CARMEN, UN BUON CONSIGLIO, (Frasquita, Carmen, Mercedes)"
21. "SEI TU?... SON IO, (Carmen, Jose, Chorus)"
Description:
Carmen ist eine der beliebtesten Opern überhaupt. Georges Bizet, der im Alter von nur 36 Jahren starb, führte sie 1875 in der komischen Oper in Paris zum ersten Mal auf - obwohl das tragische Werk, das auf Prosper Merimees Novelle basiert, ganz und gar nicht komisch ist. Carmen wurde schon viele Male verfilmt und ist auch als Musical extrem erfolgreich. Die hier vorliegende Fassung präsentiert Ebe Stignani als Carmen und den unvergessenen Beniamino Gigli als Don JosA". Dirigiert von Vincenzo Bel
Georges Bizet's "Carmen" is one of the most beloved and frequently performed operas in the classical repertoire, and this CD edition from Zyx - Classic presents the work in an accessible and carefully produced format for collectors and newcomers alike. Based on the novella by Prosper Mérimée, "Carmen" tells the story of the free-spirited gypsy Carmen, the soldier Don José and the charismatic bullfighter Escamillo - a gripping drama of passion, jealousy and fate. The recording showcases Bizet's unforgettable melodies and rich orchestration, from the famous "Habanera" and "Toreador Song" to the intensely dramatic finales, making this disc a compelling portrait of French opera at its romantic peak. The CD format ensures clear sound and convenient listening, whether you are exploring the opera for the first time or revisiting it as a long-time admirer.
Georges Bizet (1838-1875) was a French composer of the Romantic era whose early death cut short a career of remarkable promise. Although he wrote several operas and orchestral works, his posthumous worldwide fame rests above all on "Carmen", which revolutionized opera with its realistic characters, striking local color and bold harmonies. Today, Bizet's music is a mainstay of opera houses and concert halls, and themes from "Carmen" have become part of global musical culture, adapted in jazz, film scores and popular music. Despite its initially mixed reception, "Carmen" is now regarded as one of the most performed and recorded operas in history, confirming Bizet's status as a central figure in 19th-century music.
Zyx - Classic is the classical music imprint of ZYX Music, a long-established German label known for a broad catalogue spanning various genres and eras. With its classical line, the label focuses on making key works of the repertoire widely available, often in well-priced editions aimed at both collectors and newcomers. Releases on Zyx - Classic typically emphasize solid remastering, clear documentation and a catalogue philosophy that keeps important historic and modern recordings in circulation. This CD of Bizet's "Carmen" fits squarely into that mission, offering an essential opera in a practical and durable format for everyday listening or as part of a growing classical collection.
CARMEN is a great opera - In any event this is the version to get if you treasure this performance or even if you are coming to it for the first time. Highly recommended
Orlik M. - 07/Oct/2021
Carmen es indiscutiblemente la obra maestra de Georges Bizet. La creó en su trigésimo sexto año de vida, que también fue el año de su muerte. Pero esta ópera lo inmortalizó. Basada en la novela del mismo nombre de Prosper Mérimée, se produce una representación escandalosamente realista de amor y poder
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