Album review - Andrea Bocelli, Marina Domashenko, EVA MEI and Bryn Terfel: Carmen (Decca)
It is astonishing that when Carmen, the world’s most popular opera, was premiered in 1875 it was received with shock and frostiness. Surprisingly a French audience was not prepared for a heroine, who flaunts her sexuality so blatantly.
This CD has an exciting line-up with Marina Domashenko as a wicked Carmen and a booming Bryn Terfel as toreador Escamillo.
Verdict: 4/5