Herbert von Karajan - Bizet: Carmen/ Baltsa/ Carreras

Herbert von Karajan conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, performing with the Paris Opera Chorus, and the Schöneberg Boys Choir.

"If you're going to start with one opera, make it Carmen. It's full of memorable melodies, fascinating situations, and gripping drama. Karajan and his colleagues give a polished account that revels in the beauty and color of the score." — Ted Libbey, author of The NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection

The reissue of classical music masterpieces by Esoteric has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) technology to improve sound quality. Japanese pressing.

Features:
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• Red Book Stereo CD Layer is playable on most conventional CD Players!
• Japanese pressing
• DSD Mastering
• Deluxe, Full-Color High-Quality Digi-pak Gatefold Packaging