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Sinopoli's 'Carmen': Spain, give way to France!
by arashi-san | Sep 11 '08
Pros: Sinopoli's poetic conducting, Larmore's Carmen, Ramey's Escamillo.
Cons: For sex, blood and explosive passions, go somewhere else.

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by arashi-san
I know I'm being too lazy but the Muse can't be persuaded. %) Really loved this recording, though. Such a break from all these brutal and hormone-filled "Carmens" around.

Sep 14 '08
5:57 am PDT

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by smorg
Good to see you reviewing again, matie! :o) And a good pick of CD, too. I think I've developed a soft spot for the Bavarian Radio Orchestra (Bayerischen Rundfunkorchester), and Maestro Sinepoli is underrated!

Jennifer Larmore and Sam Ramey as wonderful Carmen and Escamillo are expected.... but Gheorghiu in a support role!! ;o) Her vibrato gets to me sometimes, but she is indeed a heck of a singer... when she isn't too busy being Gheorghiu even when on the stage.

Thanks for another great opera review and hope you're busy writing more!

Cheerio,
Smorgy :o)

Sep 12 '08
9:49 pm PDT

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