The music of Bizet's Carmen is quite timeless. It has been rewritten, updated, minimised, danced in a garage and now comes the ultimate - a gypsy party. Ernest Sarkozi has arranged Carmen for his band the Gypsy Devils.
Their version of Carmen is infused with Balkan Beats, echoes of Klezmer and Roma Folk rhythms. While all Bizet's wonderful melodies are present, this is not a Folk themed retelling of her story. It is more of an ongoing dance party at Pastia's. Silvia Sarkozlova looks and sounds a real gypsy Carmen!
The Gypsy Devils Carmen is our December CD of the Month and makes a perfect seasonal musical treat!
