Opera for Everyone - Carmen

Track Listings
1. Intro - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari    
2. Prld (Ov), Part 1 - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari    
3. Narration - Ira Ross    
4. Prld (Ov), Part 2 - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari    
5. Narration - Ira Ross    
6. Habanera: 'Love Is A Rebellious Bird' - Graciela Alperyn/Slovak Phil Chor    
7. Narration - Ira Ross    
8. Seguidilla & Duet: 'Near The Walls Of Seville' - Graciela Alperyn/Giorgio Lamberti    
9. Narration - Ira Ross    
10. Gypsy Song: 'The Jingles Of The Sistrums Tinkled' - Graciela Alperyn/Ann Liebeck/Dalia Schaechter    
11. Narration - Ira Ross    
12. Toreador Song: 'I Can Reply To Your Toast' - Alan Titus/Slovak Phil Chor    
13. Narration - Ira Ross    
14. The Flower Song: 'The Flower That You Threw To Me' - Giorgio Lamberti    
15. Narration - Ira Ross    
16. 'Shuffle! Cut!' - Ann Liebeck/Dalia Schaechter    
17. Narration - Ira Ross    
18. 'Diamonds! Spades! Death!' - Graciela Alperyn    
19. Narration - Ira Ross    
20. 'As For The Customs Man, Leave Him To Us!' - Ann Liebeck/Dalia Schaechter/Graciela Alperyn    
See all 29 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Herbert Kupferberg, Opera Editor for the New York Herald Tribune and Parade Magazine
"I compliment Ira Ross on the quality of the "Carmen" CD. His observations are perfectly sound. He has done a thoroughly professional job "

The Illuminator, May-June 1999
"It is a splendid version... Ross is a witty and highly enthusiastic raconteur, almost a dramatic actor as he explains the music and story"

Album Description
IFR Recordings introduces a new series of CDs called "Opera for Everyone". Excerpts - Libretto and Music, with Narration by Ira Ross. The series is an original concept that will make you feel the fire of opera whether you are a newcomer, a seasoned opera-goer, or even one who has never entered the world of opera. Each opera in the series is a classic. The musical performance on each CD is outstanding, with an excellent cast of singers and a marvelous conductor and orchestra.

Opera for Everyone - Carmen

Opera for Everyone - Carmen, Music, Alexander Rahbari, Bizet, Bratislava Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony, English Narration by Ira Ross
Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Opera for Everyone
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice intro to opera
  • Selection for the Ages
 Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Opera for Everyone

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ASIN: B00000424Z
Release Date: 1994-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Rigoletto: La Donna E Mobile
  2. Rigoletto: Quartet: Bella Figlia Dell'Amore
  3. Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro
  4. Turandot: Messun Dorma! - nessun dorma
  5. Madame Butterfly: Un bel di
  6. La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina
  7. La Boheme: O Soave Fanciulla
  8. La Boheme: Musetta's Waltz Song
  9. Aida: Celeste Aida - Aida
  10. Il Trovatore: Anvil Chorus
  11. Pagliacci: Vestil La Giubba
  12. The Barber Of Seville: Largo Al Factotum
  13. Carmen: Toreador Song - Carmen
  14. Luci Di Lammermoor: Chi Mi Frena In Tal Momento
  15. Lakme: Flower Duet
  16. Tosca: E Lucevan Le stelle - Tosca
  17. The Elixir of Love: Una Furtiva Lagrima
  18. La rondine: Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta
  19. The Tales Of Hoffmann: Barcarolle: Belle Nuit, O Nuit D'amour

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This collection is chock full of some of opera's juiciest moments, sung by some of opera's greatest voices. Many are familiar whether you know their names: The elegant Barcarolle from Les Contes d'Hoffmann, the lazy, hazy soprano-mezzo "flower" duet from Lakme, the boastful "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto, and the "Toreador Song" from Carmen sound like tunes from our subconscious by now; one could say the same about "Musetta's Waltz" and the other Bohème excerpts, as well as Figaro's rousing aria from The Barber of Seville. But the gorgeous quartet from Rigoletto's last act, as sung here by Pavarotti, Sutherland, Milnes, and Tourangeau will enchant, as well, the sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor is dazzling, and if you don't know the "Sogno di Doretta" from Puccini's La Rondine, you're in for a beautiful treat. An aria from Tosca with Pavarotti will bring tears to your eyes. A truly fine anthology. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice intro to opera.......2002-11-09

Being somewhat of a novice to opera, I found this c.d. to have a nice variety and be easy to listen to. I'm not saying it's the absolute best rendition of every song (which is pretty subjective anyway) but I actually like every piece on it -- rare for a compilation. Overall, I'd say it's great for someone who just likes listening to beautiful music and singing, as well a good jumping off point for those looking for an opera to delve more deeply into. Pretty good for kids and the opera shy as well -- nothing too harsh, screechy or challenging. My 2.5 yr old loves it.

5 out of 5 stars Selection for the Ages.......2000-02-22

This is indeed a marvelous selection of beautiful Opera, both for the beginner and for the well-listened veteran. Pavarotti makes wonderful choices from the world of Opera, and brings it home to the listener. The arias are breathtaking, and are recognizable to nearly all people. This CD is perfect for the listener of any age, and the buyer of this certainly won't be disappointed!
Opera for Everyone - Carmen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Carmen at its best
  • Magnifico!
  • Ira Ross makes opera available to us all
 Opera for Everyone - Carmen

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ASIN: B00004UCA4
Release Date: 2000-03-01

Tracks:

  1. Intro - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari
  2. Prld (Ov), Part 1 - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari
  3. Narration - Ira Ross
  4. Prld (Ov), Part 2 - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari
  5. Narration - Ira Ross
  6. Habanera: 'Love Is A Rebellious Bird' - Graciela Alperyn/Slovak Phil Chor
  7. Narration - Ira Ross
  8. Seguidilla & Duet: 'Near The Walls Of Seville' - Graciela Alperyn/Giorgio Lamberti
  9. Narration - Ira Ross
  10. Gypsy Song: 'The Jingles Of The Sistrums Tinkled' - Graciela Alperyn/Ann Liebeck/Dalia Schaechter
  11. Narration - Ira Ross
  12. Toreador Song: 'I Can Reply To Your Toast' - Alan Titus/Slovak Phil Chor
  13. Narration - Ira Ross
  14. The Flower Song: 'The Flower That You Threw To Me' - Giorgio Lamberti
  15. Narration - Ira Ross
  16. 'Shuffle! Cut!' - Ann Liebeck/Dalia Schaechter
  17. Narration - Ira Ross
  18. 'Diamonds! Spades! Death!' - Graciela Alperyn
  19. Narration - Ira Ross
  20. 'As For The Customs Man, Leave Him To Us!' - Ann Liebeck/Dalia Schaechter/Graciela Alperyn
  21. Narration - Ira Ross
  22. Micaela's Prayer: 'I Said Nothing Would Frighten Me' - Donia Palade
  23. Narration - Ira Ross
  24. 'Here They Are, Here They Are' - Slovak Phil Chor
  25. Narration - Ira Ross
  26. 'It's You! It's Me!' - Graciela Alperyn/Giorgio Lamberti
  27. Narration - Ira Ross
  28. Finale: 'Well Then! Strike Me Now Or Let Me Pass!' - Graciela Alperyn/Giorgio Lamberti
  29. Conclusion - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari

Album Description

IFR Recordings introduces a new series of CDs called "Opera for Everyone". Excerpts - Libretto and Music, with Narration by Ira Ross. The series is an original concept that will make you feel the fire of opera whether you are a newcomer, a seasoned opera-goer, or even one who has never entered the world of opera. Each opera in the series is a classic. The musical performance on each CD is outstanding, with an excellent cast of singers and a marvelous conductor and orchestra.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Carmen at its best.......2001-10-21

Well done. Passionate. Intelligent. Inovative. Absorbing. Fun to listen to.

5 out of 5 stars Magnifico!.......2000-09-20

This is a great CD -- see my review of the other CD in this series, The Barber of Seville. The narrator is a charming, knowledgeable mentor to the opera neophite. If you have any interest at all in opera, you won't regret buying this CD, and you'll know a lot more about Carmen and opera in general.

5 out of 5 stars Ira Ross makes opera available to us all.......2000-07-21

Having always aspired to be an opera buff, but having never understood it, I have finally found a way to both understand and enjoy opera. Ira Ross explains the story and describes the emotions behind the music, while simultaneously allowing us to enjoy the music for ourselves. I feel that the doors have been opened for me, and I thank Ira for that.

Track Listings:

  1. Opera for Everyone - La Traviata
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  3. Piano Concerti 19 & 23
  4. Piano Player [Import]
  5. Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible
  6. Prokofiev: Piano Sonatas Nos. 6 & 8
  7. Rags & Tangos: Nazareth/Scott/Lamb [Import] [Original recording remastered]
  8. Ralph Votapek plays 20th Century Masterpieces
  9. Ravel: String Quartet, Violin Sonata, Piano Trio [Import]
  10. Reinhard Keiser: Croesus

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