Carmen: Entrance Of Carmen / Habenera / Seguidilla And Duet
Gladys Swarthout
- Artist
- Gladys Swarthout
- Label
- RCA Victor Red Seal
- Catalog number
- 49-1251
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · Mono
- Country
- Canada
- Released
- 1950
- Genre
- Classical
What’s on it
Carmen: Entrance Of Carmen / Habenera / Seguidilla And Duet has 1 track.
- A1Entrance Of Carmen
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Where it came from
Released in 1950 by RCA Victor Red Seal, this 45-rpm single features American mezzo-soprano Gladys Swarthout performing iconic selections from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen. The recording captures the peak of Swarthout’s career, during which she was widely celebrated for her definitive portrayal of the title character at the Metropolitan Opera. This release reflects the transitional era of the late 1940s and early 1950s, as the recording industry moved from 78-rpm shellac discs to the more convenient and durable vinyl 45-rpm format.
The production sought to bring operatic grandeur to the burgeoning home audio market of the post-war period. Gladys Swarthout was a highly marketable star for RCA Victor, known not only for her classical prowess but also for her work in Hollywood films, which helped bridge the gap between high art and popular culture. The Red Seal label was specifically curated to showcase RCA’s premium classical offerings, and this particular disc was designed to provide listeners with the most recognizable highlights of the Carmen score in a compact, accessible format.
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