Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, Weber Invitation to the Dance, Haitink, Stein, VPO

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This is a used item. This is one CD from the Shogakukan CD Magazine Enchanting Masterpieces of the Vienna Philharmonic series. This listing is for the CD only (the booklet is not included).

This CD features masterpieces representing 19th-century Romantic music: Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and Weber's Invitation to the Dance. Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, which depicts the passion and madness of unrequited love, is a colorful orchestral masterpiece, while Invitation to the Dance is a charming short piece with an elegant waltz.

The performances are by the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Haitink (Symphonie fantastique) and Horst Stein (Invitation to the Dance). Haitink's conducting, while straightforward and solid, maximizes the lustrous string sound and rich brass tone of the Vienna Philharmonic. Especially in Symphonie fantastique, the meticulously polished ensemble elegantly portrays the dramatic narrative of the work, deeply moving the listener. This is a gem of a recording that allows you to fully appreciate the unique charm of the orchestra, where the traditional Viennese sound beautifully blends with the characteristic brilliance of French music.

[Tracklist and Performers]
1-5. Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14
Conductor: Bernard Haitink
6. Weber (arr. Berlioz): Invitation to the Dance
Conductor: Horst Stein

Performers: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

[Recording Dates]
Symphonie fantastique: 1979
Invitation to the Dance: 1977

Original Labels: PHILIPS, DECCA

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