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  1. Albums
  2. berlioz: la damnation de faust - la mort de cléopatre - hector berlioz

Hector Berlioz - Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - La Mort de Cléopatre (LP)

Hector BerliozHector Berlioz
  • 1970
  • 39 tracks
  • 2 uur, 18 min
  • classical
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - La Mort de Cléopatre - Hector Berlioz
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - La Mort de Cléopatre
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Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - La Mort de Cléopatre - Hector Berlioz
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - La Mort de Cléopatre - Hector Berlioz

Product Description

Immerse yourself in the dramatic and richly orchestrated world of Hector Berlioz with this captivating album, "Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - La Mort de Cléopatre." This double album showcases Berlioz's masterful compositional prowess, blending the epic tale of Faust with the tragic story of Cleopatra's final moments.

The first part of the album is dedicated to "La Damnation de Faust," a dramatic legend for orchestra, solo voices, and chorus. Berlioz's vivid and imaginative score brings to life the story of Faust, a scholar who sells his soul to the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for youth and pleasure. The music is filled with vivid characterizations, from the playful and mischievous Mephistopheles to the tormented and ultimately damned Faust. The Hungarian March, a standout piece, is a thrilling display of orchestral power and precision.

The second part of the album features "La Mort de Cléopâtre," a dramatic scene for soprano and orchestra. Berlioz's music paints a vivid picture of Cleopatra's final moments, from her despair and desperation to her ultimate demise. The music is intense and dramatic, with the solo soprano voice soaring above the richly textured orchestra.

Throughout the album, Berlioz's innovative use of orchestration and harmony creates a sound world that is both familiar and fresh. The music is filled with memorable melodies, from the hauntingly beautiful "D'amour l'ardente flamme" to the thrilling and dramatic "Has! Irimiru Karabrao!" (Pandemonium).

This album is a testament to Berlioz's genius and his ability to create music that is both deeply moving and profoundly dramatic. Whether you are a longtime fan of Berlioz or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. With a duration of over two hours, it offers a comprehensive journey through some of Berlioz's most powerful and dramatic works.

Tracks

  1. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 1, H. 111: "Le vieil hiver a fait place au printemps" (Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    6:41
  2. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 1, H. 111: "Les bergers quittent leurs troupeaux" (Chorus/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    3:24
  3. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 1, H. 111: "Mais d'un éclat guerrier les campagnes se parent" (Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    0:48
  4. Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1: III. Marche hongroise (Allegro marcato)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre de Paris
    4:48
  5. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Sans regrets j'ai quitté les riantes campagnes" (Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    4:17
  6. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Christ vient de ressusciter!" (Chorus/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    7:04
  7. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "O pure émotion!" (Mephistofeles/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:05
  8. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "A boire encore! Du vin du Rhin!" (Mephistofeles/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    0:25
  9. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Oh! qu'il fait bon, quand le ciel tonne" (Chorus)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    1:33
  10. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Qui sait quelque plaisante histoire ?" (Chorus/Brander)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    0:33
  11. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Certain rat, dans une cuisine" (Brander/Chorus/Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    1:59
  12. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Amen" (Brander/Chorus/Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:32
  13. Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, H 111, Pt. 2: "Une puce gentille" (Mephistophélès, Chœur, Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Chœur du Théâtre national de l'Opéra de Paris, Gabriel Bacquier, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestre de Paris
    3:33
  14. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Voici des roses" (Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:19
  15. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Dors! Heureux Faust!" (Chorus/Mephistofeles/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    6:07
  16. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: Ballets des Sylphes..."Margarita! Que j'ai vu?" (Faust/Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    3:25
  17. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 2, H. 111: "Villes entourées de murs et ramparts" (Chorus/Faust/Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    4:02
  18. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: Tambours et trompettes sonnent la retraiteHector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    0:59
  19. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Merci, doux crépuscule!" (Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    4:33
  20. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "J'entends!" (Mephistofeles/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    0:56
  21. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Que l'air est etouffant!" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:42
  22. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Autrefois un roi de Thulé" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    4:30
  23. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Esprits de flammes inconstantes" (Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    1:56
  24. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: Menuet des FolletsHector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    5:35
  25. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Maintenant, chantons à cette belle" (Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    0:25
  26. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Devant la maison de celui qui t'adore" (Mephistofeles/Chorus)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:12
  27. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Grands dieux! Que vois-je!" (Marguerite/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    4:59
  28. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Allons, il est trop tard!" (Mephistofeles/Marguerite/Faust/Chorus)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:31
  29. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 3, H. 111: "Je connais donc enfin tout le prix de la vie" (Faust/Mephistofeles/Marguertie/Chorus)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    1:49
  30. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Janet Baker, Orchestre de Paris
    7:09
  31. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "Au son des trompettes" (Chorus/Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    1:58
  32. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "Nature immense, impénétrable et fière" (Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    3:34
  33. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "A la voûte azurée" (Mephistofeles/Faust)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:57
  34. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "Dans mon coeur retentit sa voix désespérée" (Faust/Chorus/Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    3:16
  35. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "Has! Irimiru Karabrao!" (Pandemonium) (Chorus/Mephistofeles)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    1:55
  36. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "Tradioun marexil fir tru dinxé burrudixé" (Chorus)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    2:07
  37. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "Alors, l'Enfer se tut" (Chorus)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    0:59
  38. Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Part 4, H. 111: "Laus! Laus!" (Chorus)Hector Berlioz, Georges Prêtre, Brad Smith, Orchestre de Paris
    4:18
  39. Berlioz: La mort de Cléopâtre, H 36Hector Berlioz, Janet Baker, Alexander Gibson, London Symphony Orchestra
    20:56
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Product specifications

Details

Album
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - La Mort de Cléopatre
Artist
Hector Berlioz
Album release date
1 januari 1970
Label
Warner Classics
EAN
0094638149354
Available
No

Product information

Mono or stereo
Stereo
Duration
2 uur, 18 min
Tracks
39 tracks

EAN

EAN
0094638149354

Other

Limited Edition
No
Genre
Classical
Box set
No
Remastered
No
Reissue
No

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About Hector Berlioz

Hector Berlioz, a pioneering French composer and conductor, left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape during the 19th century. Born in 1803, Berlioz was a revolutionary figure, known for his dramatic and emotionally charged compositions that often pushed the boundaries of traditional orchestral music. His works, such as the epic "Symphonie Fantastique," are celebrated for their vivid storytelling and innovative use of orchestration. Berlioz's influence extends beyond his compositions; his conducting techniques and passion for music education also left a lasting legacy. Dive into the world of Hector Berlioz and experience the intensity and brilliance of his orchestral masterpieces.

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