Bizet: Carmen-Toreador song | Laurent Naouri

Laurent Naouri, a renowned French bass-baritone, is celebrated for his powerful voice and dramatic presence. His interpretation of Escamillo in Carmen brings a deep, resonant timbre and a confident, charismatic stage persona—perfect for the swaggering toreador. Naouri's rich vocal technique and natural flair make his version of the Toreador Song particularly compelling, capturing both the bravado and allure of the character.

Bizet: Carmen-Toreador song: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) - Carmen
Marcus Haddock (tenor) - Don José
Lisa Milne (soprano) - Micaëla
Laurent Naouri (bass-baritone) - Escamillo
Jonathan Best (bass) - Zuñiga
Mary Hegarty (soprano) - Frasquita
Christine Rice (mezzo-soprano) - Mercédès
Colin Judson (tenor) - Remendado
Quentin Hayes (baritone) - Il Dancaïre
Hans Voschezang (baritone) - Moralès

Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Philippe Jordan (conductor)
David McVicar (director)

Thursday 25 July and Friday 9 August 2002
Glyndebourne Festival Opera House, Glyndebourne, England

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