Maria Callas: Bizet: Carmen / Pretre 2-Disc Set w/ Case Slip & Booklet

Maria Callas: Bizet: Carmen / Pretre 2-Disc MUSIC AUDIO CD classical NEW SEALED Type: Music Platform: Audio CD Publisher: EMI Classics Released: 1997 Media: CD MARIA CALLAS: BIZET: CARMEN / PRETRE 2-DISC SET W/ CASE SLIP & BOOKLET Album Features Title: Maria Callas: Bizet: Carmen / Pretre Record Label: EMI Classics Release Year: 1997 Cat No: CDCB 7243 5 56281 2 1 Country: US Genre: Classical Style: Opera, Vocal This EMI Classics release presents Georges Bizet's opera Carmen in a celebrated performance starring Maria Callas. The recording pairs Callas with Nicolai Gedda and a strong supporting cast, with Georges Prêtre conducting the Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris. Originally recorded in 1964 and digitally remastered in 1997, the set captures the dramatic intensity and vocal artistry of mid-20th century opera performance. The album showcases the popular opera's passionate characterizations and vivid orchestration. Conductor: Georges Prêtre. Orchestra: Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris. Choir: Chœurs René Duclos; Chorus Master: Jean Laforge; Chœurs d'enfants: Jean Pesneaud. Compact Disc 1 duration: 68:55. Compact Disc 2 duration: 77:28. Original sound recording copyright © 1964 EMI Records Ltd. Digital remastering © 1997 EMI Records Ltd. Tracklist 1. Carmen Maria Callas 2. Don José Nicolai Gedda 3. Micaëla Andréa Guiot 4. Escamillo Robert Massard 5. Frasquita Nadine Sautereau 6. Mercédès Jane Berbié 7. Le Dancaïre Jean-Paul Vauquelin 8. Le Remendado Jacques Pruvost 9. Le Remendado (Nos. 18 & 19) Maurice Maievski 10. Moralès Claude Calés 11. Zuniga Jacques Mars For CD Player