Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique; recommendations....

Can someone please recommend a particular recording/CD? There are sooo many CD's to choose from and I dont want to buy a lemon. Thanks in advance.

dolphin08-19-2003 2:32pm

timo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 08-19-2003 at 06:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If memory serves, Chesky Records produced a 180 gram LP of this work.
jtinn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,124 posts 08-19-2003 at 05:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The new SACD Hybrid release on Telarc with Jarvi conducting the Cincinnati is surprisingly good. It is recorded extremely well and the performance is top notch. For another suggestion, you might also want to get the RCA Living Stereo release of Charles Munch conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
auaarons Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 94 posts 08-19-2003 at 06:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sir Thomas Beecham and Jean Martinon performance versions are my recommendations. Sir Thomas Beecham and the ORTF performed the Sym. Fantastique with a melancholy and relayed the dream like state of this work very well. The sound is more than acceptable, but do not expect audio demonstration quality. http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=2787828 Jean Martinon also performed the same piece with the ORTF and delivered an equally stunning performance. http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=1767831 The links are included for your reference, but I do NOT endorse Tower Records. Aaron