Composer Hector Berlioz was born on 11 December 1803. Not only did he compose, but he also wrote extensively about music, often with a sharp wit and vivid detail. What are your favourite Berlioz works and recordings? #classicalmusic - ThreadSky

Evenings with the Orchestra one of the essential books any musician or music lover should read.

When people ask "what historical figure would you invite to dinner?" Berlioz always comes to mind.

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littlenomad.bsky.social•78 days ago

Late to this party, but “Faust” is probably my single favorite Berlioz work. Within is tightly wrapped Berlioz’ brilliance, humor, and eccentricity. I own Nagano’s out of print recording, but it’s available to stream. #classicalmusic https://classical.music.apple.com/us/album/1457587355?l=en-US

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dansheehan.memyon.org•83 days ago

Hector Berlioz was a musical phenom and a truly eccentric dude.
When his ex left him for another guy, he hatched a plan to kill them both, disguised as a woman, carrying poison and guns.
But halfway there, he changed his mind. Yikes.

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dansheehan.memyon.org•83 days ago

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oscardad.bsky.social•81 days ago

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ricardaonz.bsky.social•82 days ago

Les Nuits d'été is my favourite Berlioz work and Véronique Gens is my favourite singer. Voilà, etc (though in truth I prefer her earlier recording on Virgin, I just don't have it on CD).

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laurencewjames.bsky.social•82 days ago

So many wonderful contributions to your appeal , to which I happily add one more - in the early mid 2000’s Gramophone Magazine created a series of ‘Real Great Composers’ programs which were packaged on the then monthly cds that came with the magazine at the time - The Berlioz w/ Colin Davis- Ace

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laurencewjames.bsky.social•82 days ago

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laurencewjames.bsky.social•83 days ago

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loveinner.bsky.social•83 days ago

A true legend

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scooper1958.bsky.social•82 days ago

She sings that piece really well.

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laurencewjames.bsky.social•82 days ago

https://www.classicstoday.com/review/review-3012/

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naomilw.bsky.social•83 days ago

Deep affection for Harold in Italy

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theresamuir.bsky.social•83 days ago

https://youtu.be/Wbm6lMw2sUY?si=r7GjUKOFqrqN-Dhl

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theresamuir.bsky.social•83 days ago

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dancingmonk.bsky.social•82 days ago

Les nuits d'ete
Messe Solennelle
Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14
L'Enfance du Christ, Op25

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mostlyrambling.bsky.social•83 days ago

I really like Norrington's Les Francs Juges, which I was listening to yesterday coincidentally. Wish he'd done a full disc of the Berlioz overtures with the LCP.

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ricardaonz.bsky.social•82 days ago

I didn't know Kiri had recorded Les Nuits d'été - thanks for posting.

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mostlyrambling.bsky.social•82 days ago

It's a lovely performance, well worth getting a hold of. Jessye Norman is superb in Cleopatre too!

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dennzz.bsky.social•82 days ago

Troyens, Nuits d’Été, Herminie, Cléopâtre.

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deeplyclassical.bsky.social•83 days ago

How about a top four Fantastiques?

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nieksimons.bsky.social•83 days ago

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erupton.bsky.social•83 days ago

Roger Norrington’s

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samwalmd.bsky.social•83 days ago

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mvonschantz.bsky.social•83 days ago

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munkiman.bsky.social•82 days ago

Berlioz included a plot to accompany his Symphonie Fantastique, very innovative at the time; subtitled "An Episode in an Artist's Life," his own autobiography

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cellostillsings.bsky.social•82 days ago

Berlioz Romeo and Juliet

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arwenita.bsky.social•82 days ago

Requiem with Colin Davis
Symphonie Fantastique, with Louis Fremaux, probably not a popular choice but I have fond memories of him with the CBSO and he always gave French music that extra spark.

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j-mndh.bsky.social•82 days ago

Harold (nor certain prefererence) and the Fantastique (I like the Abbado recording with Deutsche Grammophone) are my favorites. #Berlioz

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hairygit.bsky.social•80 days ago

Hope I'm not too late on this, but if I had to pick a favourite Berlioz work, it'd be The Damnation of Faust. Haven't heard too many recordings, but this one is a cracker:

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bobsmith67.bsky.social•82 days ago

The Martinon is just for the SF, Lélio has never been a favourite work.

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phyllida.bsky.social•82 days ago

Berlioz:
Requiem, Colin Davis, LSO
also Scherchen
La Damnation de Faust, Solti. Chicago
also, magnificent performance on Berlin Phil's Digital Concert Hall w/ Ludovic Tézier & Joyce di Donato, Rattle

I love the goofy "clarinet symphony": Symphonie Funèbre, Digital Concert Hall😼

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scooper1958.bsky.social•82 days ago

I am fond of “Nuits d’ete. Here is a live version of Janet Baker performing “Absence.” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D3IqNUoMtPM

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