Bizet-Shchedrin - Carmen Suite on EMI- Angel

Posted by ecl876 (A) on March 30, 2012 at 07:17:35

Recorded digitally in 1981, this is a true demonstration disc. The Shchedrin reworking of the Carmen suite for strings and percussion may not please the purists, but this is undoubtedly extremely pleasant listening. The percusssion, almost every type you can imagine is utilized and to great effect. The tympani is as good as I've heard anywhere.

The other great Shchedrin-Carmen is by the Boshoi Theatre Orchestra in the late 1960s. This is also great sound and worth getting. Comparing the two Gramophone said:

"Schwarz is warmer, more relaxed and smiling, and he secures splendid playing from the strings of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. The new digital recording is superb, resonantly rich and sparkling, truly demonstration-worthy. I fancy, in spite of any objections from purists, that this record will feature in many a demonstration booth in audio exhibitions, this year. Certainly, without preconceptions, this is very entertaining when the recording is so rich and brilliant, with glittering percussion. But it has its element of vulgarity too, so be warned. I.M."

Link to music below. Great tympani at about 4 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpWX7bBiK9Q (Open in New Window)

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Topic - Bizet-Shchedrin - Carmen Suite on EMI- Angel - ecl876 07:17:35 03/30/12 (5)

I have the Rozhdestvensky / Bolshoi version ... - andyr 00:37:53 03/31/12 (1)

RE: I have the Rozhdestvensky / Bolshoi version ... - ecl876 04:37:36 03/31/12 (0)

There is also a Fiedler/BPO on RCA.... - vinyl1 16:16:30 03/30/12 (0)

I have the Bolshoi LP. Very good playing/sound. nt - Rick W 10:10:32 03/30/12 (0)

Bringing back memories. I picked up the Lp in a hurry (remember when family sat in idling car after I - jdaniel@jps.net 07:59:25 03/30/12 (0)

Bizet-Shchedrin - Carmen Suite on EMI- Angel

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