Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Hector Berlioz with this exquisite release from harmonia mundi. "Berlioz: Harold en Italie, Les Nuits d'été" offers a compelling journey through the composer's evocative works, showcasing his mastery of orchestral and vocal compositions. The album features a live performance of "Harold en Italie," a symphony with solo viola, inspired by Lord Byron's poem "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage." This piece is a vivid musical narrative, painting scenes of melancholy, joy, and adventure. Following this, the album presents "Les Nuits d'été," a song cycle that beautifully sets poems by Théophile Gautier to music. Each song tells a story, from the playful "Villanelle" to the haunting "Le Spectre de la rose," and the introspective "Absence." With a total runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album is a testament to Berlioz's unique voice and enduring influence in the classical music world. Recorded in 2019, this release is a must-experience for both longtime admirers of Berlioz and those new to his enchanting compositions.
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Tracks
Harold en Italie, Op. 16, H. 68: 1. Harold aux montagnes. Scènes de mélancolie, de bonheur et de joie. Adagio - LiveHector Berlioz, Tabea Zimmermann, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Harold en Italie, Op. 16, H. 68: 2. Marche de pèlerins chantant la prière du soir. Allegretto - LiveHector Berlioz, Tabea Zimmermann, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Harold en Italie, Op. 16, H. 68: 3. Sérénade d'un montagnard des Abbruzes à sa maîtresse. Allegro assai - LiveHector Berlioz, Tabea Zimmermann, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Harold en Italie, Op. 16, H. 68: 4. Orgie de brigands. Souvenirs des scènes précédentes. Allegro frenetico - LiveHector Berlioz, Tabea Zimmermann, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7, H. 81B: 1. Villanelle, H. 82Hector Berlioz, Stéphane Degout, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7, H. 81B: 2. Le Spectre de la rose, H. 83Hector Berlioz, Stéphane Degout, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7, H. 81B: 3. Sur les lagunes, Lamento, H. 84Hector Berlioz, Stéphane Degout, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7, H. 81B: 4. Absence, H. 85Hector Berlioz, Stéphane Degout, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7, H. 81B: 5. Au cimetière, Clair de lune, H. 86Hector Berlioz, Stéphane Degout, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7, H. 81B: 6. L'Île inconnue, H. 87Hector Berlioz, Stéphane Degout, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
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