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Title: First class Carmen
Review: As much I don't like the Guiraud version of Carmen, just finishing this CD set I have to give a five stars rating: great conducting by Plasson and an excellent cast leading by the fabulous Angela Gheorghiu, that provides a magnificent performance. Alagna, Mula and Hampson second her in great shape.As a curious note, the inclusion of the original version of the famous Habanera give us the oportunity to judge as a whole Bizet's full creation.For me, pairing this one with Abbado's version (DG, with Teresa Berganza) and I have a complete experience of one of my favorite operas.
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