What is the best recording of the opera carmen in english? ?

Question

And while we're at it - also the best ever in any language?

Answer 1

Hi Taz,

I am nor sure that there exists a complete recording in English. There is an old "highlights" recorded at Sadler's Wells.

My favourite recording is in the original French - Maria Callas singing conducted by Georges Pretre in 1964.

She never performed this on stage and the rumour is that she thought her ankles too fat for the gypsy dress!

Anyway although her voice had been better, I feel that she portrays the emotions beautifully as usual!