🎵 Bizet - Carmen for Orchestra | Morton Gould & His Orchestra (RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437) P1

Experience the timeless passion of Georges Bizet's opera Carmen reimagined in this spectacular 1960 recording by Morton Gould and His Orchestra on the prestigious RCA Victor Red Seal label. This album presents an orchestral potpourri of Bizet's most beloved themes, arranged and conducted with Gould's signature flair. This "Living Stereo" recording was a technological marvel of its time, capturing the full dynamic range of the orchestra with stunning clarity. Recorded in the acoustically superb Manhattan Center in New York City on February 22–23, 1960, it remains a landmark of the Living Stereo series. 🎼 Recording Details Detail Information Album Title Carmen for Orchestra Composer Georges Bizet (1838–1875) Arranger & Conductor Morton Gould (1913–1996) Orchestra Morton Gould and His Orchestra Label RCA Victor Red Seal Catalog Number LM-2437 (Mono) Format Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Release Year 1960 Recording Location Manhattan Center, New York City Recording Date February 22–23, 1960 Producer Joseph Habig Recording Engineer Lewis Layton Liner Notes Robert A. Simon 🎵 Tracklist Part 1 – 21:19 Concluded – 23:55 🎻 About the Recording Morton Gould, one of America's most celebrated composer-conductors, brings his unique interpretive voice to Bizet's passionate score. This album is part of the legendary RCA Victor Living Stereo series, known for its groundbreaking engineering and audiophile-grade sound. The recording has been praised for its "grand over-all conception" and the exceptional artistry of Gould's orchestra. The program notes, written by Robert A. Simon, provide valuable context about both Bizet's opera and Gould's masterful arrangements. 📀 Versions & Availability This recording has been reissued multiple times over the decades: Format Label Catalog # Year LP, Mono RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437 1960 LP, Stereo RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2437 1960 CD, Remastered RCA Victor Red Seal 09026-68476-2 1996 CD, Remastered (Box Set) RCA Red Seal 888430035