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Carmen-Suite = Кармен-Сюита

Georges Bizet, Родион Щедрин, Vladimir Spivakov

Artist: Georges Bizet, Родион Щедрин, Vladimir Spivakov
Label: Мелодия
Catalog number: А10 00135 003
Format: LP · Repress · Stereo
Country: USSR
Released: 1991
Genre: Classical

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This recording brings together the work of Bizet and Shchedrin under the direction of Vladimir Spivakov, offering a unique orchestral reinterpretation of a classic opera. Issued by the Melodiya label, this piece serves as a notable example of the collaborative performance tradition captured on vinyl.

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The Carmen-Suite was commissioned by ballerina Maya Plisetskaya in 1967, featuring a bold arrangement by Rodion Shchedrin that recontextualized Bizet’s classic themes for a percussion-heavy string orchestra. This specific 1991 release, performed by the Moscow Virtuosi under the direction of Vladimir Spivakov, emerged during a transitional period for the Melodiya label as the Soviet Union underwent significant political and economic shifts.

The design of this Melodiya pressing reflects the label's late-era aesthetic, which aimed for a more modern, minimalist look compared to earlier Soviet releases. Shchedrin's composition was initially controversial for its departure from traditional orchestration but eventually gained international acclaim as a masterful fusion of high-art opera and avant-garde rhythmic energy, with Spivakov’s interpretation noted for its technical precision and emotional intensity.

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