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Teresa Berganza offers a refreshingly nuanced portrayal of Carmen, eschewing the usual vocal heft in favor of a more introspective sensuality that adds layers to the character. Plácido Domingo is magnetic as José, delivering a final scene that radiates barely contained desperation. Leona Mitchell's Micaëla brings sincerity and warmth, while Tom Krause lends Escamillo a suave charm without slipping into caricature. With Claudio Abbado at the helm, Bizet’s orchestration breathes with elegance and subtle drama.

In Stereo

OD 11613-2