You can really never beat the incredible duo of Anna Moffo and Franco Corelli singing the title roles. I'm biased to both - Moffo is my favorite soprano with her creamy voice and dramatic ability. Corelli, for his sheer animal magnetism and intensity of performance. I've never been a fan of Bizet's "Carmen". For some reason, I just never liked operas sung in French. And I took French in school and enjoyed it. Somehow, operas just sound more beautiful and melodic in Italian. Anyways, the music is lovely as Bizet did have a way with melody. The leads truly make this a memorable performance as they did not sing together much at all during their respective careers. I wish they did.Corelli sounds like a jealous man and possessed too! Moffo is her usual gorgeous self - the warm and seductive voice with it's elegant phrasing.