Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Georges Bizet's timeless opera "Carmen" with Alexander Melik-Pashayev's stunning 2006 recording. This album, released under the Pipeline Music label, presents Acts I and II in their entirety, offering a comprehensive journey through the dramatic and melodic richness of Bizet's masterpiece.
Conducted by the esteemed Alexander Melik-Pashayev, this performance features the Bolshoi Theatre orchestra and chorus, delivering a powerful and evocative interpretation of the score. The album spans a total of 20 tracks, including iconic pieces such as the fiery "Habanera," the rousing "Toreador's Song," and the poignant "Flower Song," all sung in Russian and Italian.
The recording captures the essence of Bizet's music, highlighting the dramatic tension and emotional depth that have made "Carmen" a staple of the operatic repertoire. Melik-Pashayev's conducting brings out the nuances and intricacies of the score, while the Bolshoi Theatre's orchestra and chorus provide a rich and vibrant soundscape.
Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling introduction to the world of "Carmen." The combination of Bizet's brilliant composition, Melik-Pashayev's expert conducting, and the Bolshoi Theatre's exceptional performance makes this recording a standout in any classical music collection. Dive into the passionate and dramatic narrative of "Carmen" and experience the magic of this timeless opera.
Tracks
Carmen': No. 1: PreludeAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Nadezhda Lositzina, Irina Arkhipova, Ivan Ionov, Pavel Lisitsian, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Alexei Bolshakov, Mario del Monaco, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Nikolai Zaharov, Georges Bizet, Philip Fokin, Irina Maslennikova
Carmen,' Act I: No. 2: Scene and Chorus: Sur la placeAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Georges Bizet, Nikolai Zaharov, Irina Maslennikova, Philip Fokin, Nadezhda Lositzina, Pavel Lisitsian, Mario del Monaco, Alexei Bolshakov, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Irina Arkhipova, Ivan Ionov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
Carmen,' Act I: No. 3: Chorus of Street boys: Avec la garde montanteAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Ivan Ionov, Irina Arkhipova, Nadezhda Lositzina, Pavel Lisitsian, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Georges Bizet, Philip Fokin, Mario del Monaco, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Alexei Bolshakov, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Nikolai Zaharov, Irina Maslennikova
Carmen,' Act I: No. 3b: Recitative: C'est bien là, n'est-ce pas, dans ce grand bâtimentAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Nikolai Zaharov, Georges Bizet, Philip Fokin, Ivan Ionov, Irina Arkhipova, Pavel Lisitsian, Nadezhda Lositzina, Alexei Bolshakov, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Mario del Monaco, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Irina Maslennikova
Carmen,' Act I: No. 4: Chorus of Cigarette girls: La cloche a sonnéAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Ivan Ionov, Nadezhda Lositzina, Irina Arkhipova, Pavel Lisitsian, Georges Bizet, Philip Fokin, Nikolai Zaharov, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Alexei Bolshakov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Mario del Monaco, Irina Maslennikova
Carmen,' Act I: No. 5: Habanera: L'amour est un oiseau rebelleAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Georges Bizet, Irina Maslennikova, Nikolai Zaharov, Ivan Ionov, Philip Fokin, Nadezhda Lositzina, Pavel Lisitsian, Irina Arkhipova, Mario del Monaco, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Alexei Bolshakov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko
Carmen,' Act I: No. 6: Scene: Carmen! Sur tes pas nous nous pressons tous!Alexander Melik-Pashayev, Pavel Lisitsian, Ivan Ionov, Irina Arkhipova, Nadezhda Lositzina, Nikolai Zaharov, Philip Fokin, Georges Bizet, Irina Maslennikova, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Mario del Monaco, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Alexei Bolshakov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
Carmen,' Act I: No. 6b: Recitative: Quelles regards! Quelle effronterie!Alexander Melik-Pashayev, Philip Fokin, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Nikolai Zaharov, Georges Bizet, Irina Arkhipova, Nadezhda Lositzina, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Pavel Lisitsian, Ivan Ionov, Alexei Bolshakov, Mario del Monaco, Irina Maslennikova, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko
Carmen,' Act I: No. 7: Suet: Parle-moi de ma mèreAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Mario del Monaco, Georges Bizet, Irina Arkhipova, Pavel Lisitsian, Ivan Ionov, Irina Maslennikova, Nadezhda Lositzina, Alexei Bolshakov, Nikolai Zaharov, Philip Fokin, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko
Carmen,' Act I: No. 7b: Recitative: Reste là maintenant - No. 8: Chorus: Au secours!Alexander Melik-Pashayev, Nikolai Zaharov, Georges Bizet, Irina Maslennikova, Philip Fokin, Ivan Ionov, Irina Arkhipova, Pavel Lisitsian, Nadezhda Lositzina, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Alexei Bolshakov, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Mario del Monaco
Carmen,' Act I: No. 9: Song and Melodrama: Mon officier, c'était une querelleAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Pavel Lisitsian, Ivan Ionov, Irina Arkhipova, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Nikolai Zaharov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Georges Bizet, Nadezhda Lositzina, Philip Fokin, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Irina Maslennikova, Mario del Monaco, Alexei Bolshakov
Carmen,' Act I: No. 10: Seguidilla and Duet: Près des remparts de SévilleAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Irina Arkhipova, Mario del Monaco, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Nikolai Zaharov, Pavel Lisitsian, Alexei Bolshakov, Ivan Ionov, Georges Bizet, Philip Fokin, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Irina Maslennikova, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Nadezhda Lositzina
Carmen,' Act I: No. 11: Finale: Voici l'ordre; partezAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Irina Arkhipova, Nikolai Zaharov, Georges Bizet, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Nadezhda Lositzina, Alexei Bolshakov, Irina Maslennikova, Pavel Lisitsian, Philip Fokin, Mario del Monaco, Ivan Ionov
Carmen,' Act I: Entr'acteAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Nadezhda Lositzina, Nikolai Zaharov, Irina Maslennikova, Ivan Ionov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Mario del Monaco, Alexei Bolshakov, Pavel Lisitsian, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Irina Arkhipova, Georges Bizet, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Philip Fokin
Carmen,' Act II: No. 12: Gypsy Song: Les tringles des sistres tintaientAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Pavel Lisitsian, Philip Fokin, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Mario del Monaco, Irina Arkhipova, Ivan Ionov, Georges Bizet, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Irina Maslennikova, Alexei Bolshakov, Nadezhda Lositzina, Nikolai Zaharov
Carmen,' Act II: No. 12b: Recitative: Messieurs, Pastia me ditAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Georges Bizet, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Nikolai Zaharov, Irina Arkhipova, Nadezhda Lositzina, Irina Maslennikova, Ivan Ionov, Alexei Bolshakov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Pavel Lisitsian, Mario del Monaco, Philip Fokin
Carmen,' Act II: No. 13: Chorus: Vivat! Vivat le ToréroAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Irina Maslennikova, Alexei Bolshakov, Nikolai Zaharov, Pavel Lisitsian, Nadezhda Lositzina, Philip Fokin, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Ivan Ionov, Irina Arkhipova, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Georges Bizet, Mario del Monaco
Carmen,' Act II: No. 14: Couplets: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre (Toreador's Song)Alexander Melik-Pashayev, Pavel Lisitsian, Mario del Monaco, Ivan Ionov, Philip Fokin, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Georges Bizet, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Alexei Bolshakov, Irina Arkhipova, Nikolai Zaharov, Irina Maslennikova, Nadezhda Lositzina
Carmen,' Act II: No. 14b: Recitative: La belle, un mot - No. 14c: Exit of EscamilloAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Irina Arkhipova, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Nadezhda Lositzina, Mario del Monaco, Georges Bizet, Philip Fokin, Pavel Lisitsian, Irina Maslennikova, Alexei Bolshakov, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Ivan Ionov, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Nikolai Zaharov
Carmen,' Act II: No. 14d: Recitative: Eh! Bien! Vite, quelles nouvelles? - No. 15: Quintet: Nous avons en tête une affaireAlexander Melik-Pashayev, Irina Maslennikova, Nikolai Zaharov, Alexei Bolshakov, Nadezhda Lositzina, Pavel Lisitsian, Mario del Monaco, Chorus of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Irina Arkhipova, Georges Bizet, Orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Philip Fokin, Galina Belousova-Schevchenko, Ivan Ionov
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