Search - Georges Bizet, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de France :: Panorama ~ Georges Bizet

Wrong track information on Amazon; though quality recording

Frank Lin | 04/29/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"There is a glaring mistake on Amazon's track information. What is included on the second disk isn't the composition Symphonic Suite "Roma," but Symphony in C, a youthful composition by the composer - written when Bizet was 17 (a very jubilant, galloping piece, I might add). On the web page it prints: "Symphony No. 1, '1868 Roma'," which is clearly an error. The CD program note itself has the correct information. Roma Suite is a more mature work, with a very strong romantic color. Unfortunately I based my purchase decision assuming that this would be one of the few recordings with both L'arlésienne and Roma.



That said, I must say that this is a recording with very good performances and sound quality, like all the DG Panaroma series I've listened to. It's good that the Carmen we get here is actual Opera arias rather than "Carmen Suite." Pearl Fishers inclusion is nice. Agnus Dei, voice arrangement taken from L'arlésienne is a nice surprise sung by Jose Carreras.



Another comment about the Symphonic Suite "Roma": it's a very nice piece, and although it is less known and not as dramatic and flamboyant as Carmen or Symphony No. 1, it's worth having it in your collection. You just need to find a recording."

I love this album.

Jessica R. Frieg | Colorado Springs, CO USA | 12/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I originally bought this CD set for the arias from Pearl Fishers but now I love the recordings of L'Arlesienne. They are great quality recordings."