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Berlioz: Overtures / Andrew Davis, Bergen PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2013-02-26

Works: Hector Berlioz: Le corsaire Overture, Op. 21; Béatrice et Bénédict, Overture, H. 138; Les francs-juges, Op. 3, Overture; Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture c...
Conductors: Davis, Andrew
Ensemble: ; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Sir Andrew Davis here perform seven dazzling orchestral overtures by Hector Berlioz, a composer who excelled in blending literary and...continue...
Recording information: Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway (06/11/2012-06/14/2012)....continue...

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique; Concert Overtures / Norrington, Cambreling

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-10-30

Works: Hector Berlioz: Waverley Overture, Op. 1; Les Francs-Juges, opera, H. 23a (fragments); King Lear Overture, Op. 4; Rob Roy Overture, H.54; Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catac...
Conductors: Cambreling, Sylvain; Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra; SWR Symphony Orchestra Baden-Baden und Freiburg

This release features the most famous orchestral works by Berlioz in electrifying performances by Roger Norrington and Sylvain Cambreling. Hector Berlioz remains to this day...continue...

Berlioz: Overtures - King Lear, Le Corsaire, Beatrice and Benedict / Gibson - Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-10-11

Works: Hector Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini, Op. 23, Overture; Les francs-juges, Op. 3, Overture; Le corsaire Overture, Op. 21; Béatrice et Bénédict, Overture, H. 138; Waverley Overture, O...
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Alexander Gibson was renowned for his work in Scotland, although he spent six years with Sadlers Wells Opera in the fifties, becoming its youngest...continue...

1956 Nixa-Westminster Stereo Recordings Vol. 2: Schumann, Berlioz / Boult

3 CD / First Hand / 2011-01-11

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B flat major ("Spring"), Op. 38; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120; Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"; Hector Berlioz...
Conductors: Boult, Adrian

This significant historical recording follows on from First Hand’s acclaimed first release this series. All the Schumann symphonies and the complete Berlioz overtures – some...continue...
Recording information: Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London (08/21/1956-08/24/1956); Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London (08/28/1956/08/29/1956)....continue...

Musqiue Francaise / Michel Plasson [37 CD]

37 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-11-22

Works: Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14; Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéristique for orchestra, H.95 (Op. 9); Le corsaire Overture, Op. 21; Harold in Italy ...
Performers: Alain, Marie-Claire; Amyel, Arlette; Armengaud, Jean-Pierre; Barto, Tzimon; Bismuth, David; Caussé, Gérard [Viola]; Chesis, Linda; Collard, Jean-Phillipe; Collardot, Timothée; Co...
Conductors: Plasson, Michel

For 30 years Michel Plasson has recorded French music exclusively for EMI Classics. This exclusive box is truly unique as it covers all the masterpieces...continue...

Ultimate Berlioz - The Essential Masterpieces

5 CD / Decca / 2009-08-25

Works: Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14; Harold in Italy for viola and orchestra, Op. 16; Tristia, for chorus & Orchestra, Op. 18; Les Troyens, opera, H. 133a; Le carnaval romain Overture, Op. ...
Performers: Budin, Jeffrey; Davies, Ryland; Holt, Hazel; Imai, Nobuko; Smith, Peter; Walker, Sarah
Conductors: Mehta, Zubin; Davis, Colin; Dutoit, Charles; Maazel, Lorin; Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: ; Cleveland Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Montreal Symphony Orchestra; New York Philharmonic

Berlioz: Concert Overtures

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2007-09-17

Works: Hector Berlioz: Waverley Overture, Op. 1; Les francs-juges, Op. 3, Overture; King Lear Overture, Op. 4; Rob Roy Overture, H.54; Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéris...
Conductors: Cambreling, Sylvain

Spirit of Scotland - Berlioz, MacCunn, Arnold, etc

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-04-24

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"; Hector Berlioz: Waverley Overture, Op. 1; Rob Roy Overture, H.54; Malcolm Arnold: Tam O'Shanter Overture, Op. 51; Scottish Dan...
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir; Thompson, Bryden
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra; Royal Scottish National Orchestra

"A highly attractive and colourful sequence, excellently performed... With brilliant recording and highly informative notes by Andrew Keener, who would be unlikely to find time...continue...

Berlioz: Overtures / Yoav Talmi, San Diego Symphony

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1994-10-04

Works: Hector Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini, opera Op. 23; Waverley Overture, Op. 1; Béatrice et Bénédict, opera, H. 138; King Lear Overture, Op. 4; Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Over...
Performers: Green, Elizabeth; Sterling, Sheila
Conductors: Talmi, Yoav
Ensemble: San Diego Symphony Orchestra