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Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
The Best of Bizet

Compil. US 1994 on Philips Classics label
Classical (Romantic, Opera)

Total playing-time: 2.30'35" CD 1 [1.16'29"] CD 2 [1.14'06"] Recorded: France, 2/1953 (Les pêcheurs de perles); 5.1959 (Carmen, Suites); 6/1960 (Carmen); 4/1980 (Variations chromatiques); The Netherlands, 7/1963 (Chanson d'avril); UK, 4/1965 (Jeux d'enfants; Symphony in C; La jolie fille de Perth); Austria, 4/1983 (Agnus Dei) Liner notes: © 1994 Max Harrison ℗ 1954, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1980, 1984 This compilation ℗ 1994 Philips Classics Productions © 1994 Philips Classics Productions Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Classics & Jazz, A Division of PolyGram Records Inc. New York, New York Made in U.S.A. Printed in the U.S.A. CDs come packaged in a smart tray jewel case with a white tray, and includes a 12-page booklet with notes in English only.

     
Musicians
PortraitGeorges Bizet p, 1838-1875 FR
album by
PortraitLeopold Simoneau voc, 1908-2006 CA
tenor vocals, album by
PortraitJane Rhodes voc, 1929-2011 FR
mezzo-soprano vocals, album by
PortraitAlbert Lance , 1925-2013 AU
tenor vocals, album by
PortraitGérard Souzay voc, 1918-2004 FR
baritone vocals, album by
PortraitMarie-Françoise Bucquet p, *1937 FR
piano, album by
PortraitOrchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux ,
orchestra, album by
PortraitAntal Dorati hps, 1906-1988 HU
conductor, album by
PortraitDie Wiener Sängerknaben ,
chorus, album by
PortraitWiener Symphoniker , AT
orchestra, album by
PortraitUwe Christian Harrer , *1944 AT
conductor, album by
PortraitThe London Symphony Orchestra ,
orchestra, album by
PortraitRoberto Benzi , *1937 FR
conductor, album by
PortraitRené Bianco bvoc, 1908-2008 FR
baritone vocals
PortraitChoeur National De L'Opéra De Paris ,
chorus
PortraitJean Fournet , 1913-2008 FR
conductor
PortraitOrchestre National De L'Opéra De Paris ,
orchestra
PortraitBibliothéque Nationale, Paris , FR
photography, portrait: georges bizet aged 25 years
PortraitDalton Baldwin p, *1931 US
piano
PortraitJosé Carreras voc, *1946 ES
tenor vocals
PortraitErnest Guiraud , FR
arranged by
PortraitLouis Bouilhet ,
text by
PortraitEugène Cormon , 1810-1903 FR
libretto by
PortraitMichel Carré , 1821-1872 FR
libretto by
PortraitHenri Meilhac , FR
libretto by
PortraitLudovic Halévy , 1834-1908 FR
libretto by
PortraitProsper Mérimée , 1803-1870 FR
libretto by, after
PortraitJob Maarse , NL
arranged by
Producers
Helmut Ebnet design
Max Harrison liner notes
Composers
Georges Bizet
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Carmen Suite No. 1Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
2PréludeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi1:11
3AragonaiseGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:00
4IntermezzoGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:23
5Les Dragons D'AlcalaGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi1:28
6Les ToréadorsGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:06
7Carmen Suite No. 2Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
8Marche Des ContrebandiersGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:36
9HabaneraGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi1:42
10NocturneGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:17
11La Garde MontanteGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:30
12Danse BohèmeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:25
13L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
14PréludeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:59
15MinuettoGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:48
16AdagiettoGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:11
17CarillonGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:23
18L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
19 PastoraleGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:58
20 IntermezzoGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:27
21 MenuetGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:08
22 FarandoleGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:53
23 Chanson D'avril, Op. 21 No. 1Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:02
24 Les Pêcheurs De PerlesGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
25 Au Fond Du Temple SaintGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi5:19
26 Jeux D'enfants, Op. 2 (Suite)Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
27 1. Marche: Trompette Et TambourGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:18
28 2. Berceuse: La PoupéeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:37
29 3. Impromptu: La ToupieGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi1:05
30 4. Duo: Petit Mari, Petite FemmeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:04
31 5. Galop: Le BalGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi1:49
32 Symphony In CGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
33 1. Allegro. Allegro VivaceGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi7:13
34 2. Andante. AdagioGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi9:10
35 3. Scherzo. Allegro VivaceGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi5:57
36 4. Finale. Allegro VivaceGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi6:22
37 CarmenGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
38 La Voilà! Voilà La Carmencita! - L'amour Est Un Oiseau RebelleGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi5:05
39 Près Des Remparts De SévilleGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:09
40 La Fleur Que Tu M'avais JetéeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:36
41 Variations ChromatiquesGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi13:59
42 Agnus DeiGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:36
43 La Jolie Fille De Perth (Suite)Georges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi
44 PréludeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi4:50
45 SérénadeGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi2:22
46 MarcheGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:29
47 Danse BohémienneGeorges Bizet - Leopold Simoneau, Jane Rhodes, Albert Lance, Gérard Souzay, Marie-Françoise Bucquet, Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux, Antal Dorati, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Symphoniker, Uwe Christian Harrer, The London Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Benzi3:14

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