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These highlights provide a glimpse into the passionate and tragic love story of Carmen and Don José, the fiery and free-spirited nature of Carmen, the world of bullfighting represented by Escamillo, and the intense emotions that drive the characters in Bizet's opera. While it doesn't encompass the entire plot, "Carmen Highlights" conducted by Thomas Beecham captures the essence of this beloved opera.

Artist(s): Conductor – Sir Thomas Beecham
Orchestra – Orchestre National De La Radiodiffusion Française
Choir – Chœur De La Radiodiffusion Française
Soprano Vocals – Denise Monteil, Janine Micheau, Monique Linval, Victoria de Los Angeles
Tenor Vocals – Nicolaï Gedda
Baritone Vocals – Bernard Plantey, Ernest Blanc
Bass Vocals – Xavier Depraz
Petits Chanteurs De Versailles, Maîtrise De La Radiodiffusion Française
Chorus Master – René Alix
Recording Info:  Released 1960
Sourced from EMI Original pressing
Analog: Transferred using a VPI - HW-40 Anniversary Direct Drive Turntable -  Cartridge used Ortofon MC Anna - Merrill Jens Phono Preamp
Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock
Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for analog components
Shunyata Research Triton and Typhon for digital components
All components grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs

Act I
1 Prelude
2 Chorus of Street Boys
3 Habanera
4 Seguidilla And Duet
Act II
5 Gypsy Song
6 Toreador's Song
7 Flower Song
Act III
8 Card Scene - "En vain pour eviter"
9 Micaela's Air
Act IV
10 March & Chorus - "Voici La Quadrie"9

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