Les dialogues des Carmélites (Dialogues of the Carmelites) - Francis Poulenc
Information about the opera Les dialogues des Carmélites by Francis Poulenc, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
The story of Carmelite nuns witnessing the French Revolution.
Recommended recordings on CD
Nagano/Dubosc/Yakar (Virgin Classics VCD7 59227-2)
An excellent recording of the complete score, and winner of a 1993 Gramophone award.
London Chorus, Lyon Opera Chorus, Lyon Opera Orchestra, conducted by Kent Nagano.
Cast: Catherine Dubosc (Blanche de la Force), Rachel Yakar (Madame Lidoine), Rita Gorr (Madame de Croissy), Brigitte Fournier (Soeur Constance).
Virgin Classics VCD7 59227-2