Musical, based on the opera Carmen: music, Georges Bizet ; lyrics, Oscar Hammerstein II ; new orchestral arrangements by Robert Russell Bennett. Program notes and synopsis ([14] p. : ill. ; 12 cm.) inserted in container. Compact disc. Recorded on Jan. 17, 18 & 20, 1944. Original cast recording: Muriel Smith, Carlotta Franzell, Luther Saxon, Glenn Bryant ; supporting soloists ; chorus conducted by Robert Shaw ; orchestra conducted by Joseph Littau.