{"product_id":"bizet-edition-16-cds","title":"BIZET EDITION (16 CDS)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorges Bizet (1838-1875), renowned for his iconic masterpiece Carmen – which still remains one of the most performed operas on stages the world over – left behind a rich and diverse body of work despite his untimely death at just 36. This collection celebrates the genius of one of France’s greatest composers, featuring his most beautiful works performed by world-class artists such as Maria Callas, Barbara Hendricks, June Anderson, Magdalena Kožená, Jonas Kaufmann and Simon Rattle. A bonus selection of historic recordings across 3 CDs offers a glimpse into how Bizet’s music has been interpreted over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 16 CDs offer a comprehensive and meticulously curated journey through Bizet's major works, bringing together exceptional performances by top-tier artists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperas: 9 CDs, featuring two versions of Carmen the legendary 1964 version by Maria Callas and Nicolai Gedda under the baton of Georges Prêtre, and the original version restored by Fritz Oeser in 1964, recorded in 2012 by Simon Rattle with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Magdalena Kožená and Jonas Kaufmann. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchestral Works: 3 CDS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiano Music, Songs, Choral Music, and Arrangements: 1.5 CDs (including the two Carmen Fantasy his famous opera inspired to both Pablo de Sarasate and Franz Waxman)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Recordings dating from 1903 (!) to 1943: 2.5 CDs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooklet includes an extensive biography by French specialist François Laurent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1943: 2.5 CDs Booklet includes an extensive biography by French specialist François Laurent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/official_TRACK_LISTING_WITH_WORLD.png?v=1663272176\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Les Pêcheurs de Perles\u003cbr\u003e2 Ivan IV\u003cbr\u003e3 La Jolie Fille de Perth\u003cbr\u003e4 Carmen (Kožená \/ Rattle - 2012)\u003cbr\u003e5 Carmen (Callas \/ Prêtre - 1964)\u003cbr\u003e6 Symphony in C Major\u003cbr\u003e7 Overture in a Major\u003cbr\u003e8 Funeral March in B minor\u003cbr\u003e9 La Jolie Fille de Perth (Orchestral Suite)\u003cbr\u003e10 Roma (Orchestral Suite No. 3)\u003cbr\u003e11 Petite Suite D'orchestre \"Jeux D'enfants\" Op. 22\u003cbr\u003e12 Les Quatre Coins, Patrie (Dramatic Overture)\u003cbr\u003e13 L'arlésienne (Incidental Music to the Play of Alphonse Daudet)\u003cbr\u003e14 L'arlésienne (Orchestral Suites)\u003cbr\u003e15 Carmen (Orchestral Suites)\u003cbr\u003e16 Jeux D'enfants\u003cbr\u003e17 Clovis Et Clotilde\u003cbr\u003e18 Jeux D'enfants No. 12 Le Bal\u003cbr\u003e19 De Sarasate - Carmen Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e20 Waxman - Carmen Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e21 Historical Recordings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WARNER CLASSICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47409094525178,"sku":"5021732422729","price":55.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/4416272-3376109.jpg?v=1749823908","url":"https:\/\/classicselectworld.com\/en-de\/products\/bizet-edition-16-cds","provider":"ClassicSelect World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}