Immerse yourself in the rich, romantic world of Hector Berlioz with this captivating album, released on November 1, 2012, by Praga Digitals. This collection showcases two of Berlioz's most celebrated works: the dramatic and innovative "Symphonie Fantastique" and the lyrical, poetic "Les Nuits d'été". The "Symphonie Fantastique" is a groundbreaking orchestral work that tells the story of an artist's obsessive love through vivid musical depictions, from passionate dreams to a witch's sabbath. "Les Nuits d'été", a song cycle, explores themes of love, longing, and nature, with texts that evoke the scents, memories, and emotions of summer nights. Performed by the renowned Vienna Philharmonic, this album offers a total duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes of exquisite classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Berlioz or new to his work, this album is a compelling introduction to the composer's unique voice and enduring appeal.
2022 Little Tribeca2012 Praga Digitals
Tracks
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14: I. Rêveries - Passions (Largo - Allegro agitato - Religiosamente)Hector Berlioz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Pierre Monteux
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14: II. Un Bal. Valse (Allegro non troppo)Hector Berlioz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Pierre Monteux
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14: III. Scène aux champs (Adagio)Hector Berlioz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Pierre Monteux
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14: IV. Marche au supplice (Allegro non troppo)Hector Berlioz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Pierre Monteux
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14: V. Songe d'une Nuit de Sabbat (Larghetto - Allegro)Hector Berlioz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Pierre Monteux
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: II. Le spectre de la roseHector Berlioz, Eleanor Steber, New York Philharmonic, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: III. Sur les lagunes - LamentoHector Berlioz, Eleanor Steber, New York Philharmonic, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: IV. AbsenceHector Berlioz, Eleanor Steber, New York Philharmonic, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: V. Au cimetière (Clair de lune)Hector Berlioz, Eleanor Steber, New York Philharmonic, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Les nuits d'été, Op. 7: VI. L'île inconnueHector Berlioz, Eleanor Steber, New York Philharmonic, Dimitri Mitropoulos
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