Who loves Carmen, loves this CD release. With less than a total output should give no satisfaction at this work. And it also appears as a must to enjoy the work in its original language. George Bizet anyway brings the characters and the scene already perfectly. But this recording of the Deutsche Oper Berlin in combination with the great Lorin Maazel spared an almost the stage; too impressive is the listening. Apart from a few to quickly interpret passages (such as Overture or the fanfare of "Avec la garde Montante" that may induce a little hectic) the feeling is based on being able to see a singer and stage right. With the included full libretto in French and the language lovers get their money. A complete recording in the original language, interpreted by an ensemble and conductor of this category is to get rare for this price. Here Amazon offers an optimal music experience for almost low price!
