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Berlioz - The Damnation of Faust | LPO LPO-0128

Berlioz - The Damnation of Faust

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Label: LPO

Cat No: LPO-0128

Barcode: 5060096760405

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 2

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 2nd February 2024

Contents

Artists

Karen Cargill (soprano)
John Irvin (tenor)
Christopher Purves (bass-baritone)
Jonathan Lemalu (bass-baritone)
London Philharmonic Choir
Members of London Symphony Chorus
London Youth Choirs
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor

Edward Gardner

Works

Berlioz, Hector

La Damnation de Faust, op.24 H111

Artists

Karen Cargill (soprano)
John Irvin (tenor)
Christopher Purves (bass-baritone)
Jonathan Lemalu (bass-baritone)
London Philharmonic Choir
Members of London Symphony Chorus
London Youth Choirs
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor

Edward Gardner

About

Half grand opera, half roof-raising choralorchestral spectacular, Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust caused a scandal in 1846 when it was first performed, and with its supernatural story and thumping good melodies, it’s still one of 19th-century music’s most rivetingly sinful treats.

Recorded live at the Southbank Centre on 4 February 2023, Edward Gardner took on the monumental task of conducting the full orchestra, three massed choruses and a charismatic all-star cast.

This special two-CD set captures the live thrill of the highly reviewed concert for the crisp, hi-fi enjoyment of the opera and classical music fans at home.

“Gardner’s interpretation gained weight and momentum ... by turns broodingly introspective, beguilingly sensuous and eerily malign, with sinister brass and woodwind flickering like demonic fire.” – The Guardian ★★★★

“If I have to go to hell, I’ve decided, I want the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Edward Gardner to come with me.”
 – The Times ★★★★

“With his choral and operatic roots, Gardner has a special flair for taming such genre-crossing, massed-choir monsters.” – The Arts Desk ★★★★★

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