Bizet: Carmen [New York -- January 21, 1956: Rise Stevens, Lucine Amara, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Robert Merrill, Norman Scott; Max Rudolf] [Import]

Georges Bizet (Composer), Max Rudolf (Conductor), Rise Stevens (Performer), Lucine Amara (Performer), Giuseppe Di Stefano (Performer), Robert Merrill (Performer), Norman Scott (Performer), Heidi Krall (Performer), Margaret Roggero (Performer), Calvin Marsh (Performer), Paul Franke (Performer), George Cehanovsky (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 1956
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Golden Melodram
• ASIN: B0017I3KT2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,385 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

On Golden Melodram 50070; 2 CD's; Rise Stevens owned Carmen during the 1950's, and here she is in her signature role, joined by the passionate Giuseppe Di Stefano, in fiery form. Lucine Amara and Robert Merrill are at their considerable best, while Max Rudolf leads a brisk performance!!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable Recording of Carmen, August 4, 2011

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This review is from: Bizet: Carmen [New York -- January 21, 1956: Rise Stevens, Lucine Amara, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Robert Merrill, Norman Scott; Max Rudolf] (Audio CD)

Rise Stevens was a Carmen for all ages and this live recording represents her in her prime. The rest of the cast is superb. Lucine Amara was also an exemplary artist and outstanding musician. She sang more performances of Michaela at the Met than any other artist; she performs the part with uncommon lyric grace and feeling.