Bizet: Carmen From: Opera News | Date: June 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright Metropolitan Opera Guild, Incorporated Jun 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

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Bizet: Carmen

Gheorghiu, Mula, Vidal, Cals; Alagna, Rivenq, Beuron, Hampson, Cavallier; Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, Choeur "Les Elements," La Lauzeta, Choeur d'Enfants de Toulouse, Plasson. Text and translation. EMI Classics 57434 (3)

Whether or not the world needs another Carmen is not the question. This new CD set of the most performed opera in history, recorded by the industry's reigning couple, seems inevitable - especially when one considers that these artists are actually identified with this opera, not always a consideration in projects hoping for a ...

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