Edward Gardner – Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust (2024) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Edward Gardner – Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:07:35 minutes | 2,11 GB | Genre: Classical, Opera
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © London Philharmonic Orchestra

Half grand opera, half roof-raising choral- orchestral 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.

Tracklist:
1-1. Edward Gardner – ‘Le vieil hiver’ (Live) (06:02)
1-2. Edward Gardner – Ronde de paysans ‘Les bergers laissent … Mais d’un éclat guerrier’ (Live) (04:27)
1-3. Edward Gardner – Marche hongroise (Hungarian March) (Live) (04:57)
1-4. Edward Gardner – ‘Sans regrets j’ai quitté les riantes campagnes’ (Live) (05:04)
1-5. Edward Gardner – Chant de la Fête de Pâques ‘Christ vient de ressusciter!’ (Live) (06:08)
1-6. Edward Gardner – ‘Hélas! doux chants du ciel’ (Live) (01:00)
1-7. Edward Gardner – ‘Ô pure émotion!’ (Live) (02:17)
1-8. Edward Gardner – ‘À boire encor!’ (Live) (02:40)
1-9. Edward Gardner – Chanson de Brander ‘Certain rat, dans une cuisine’ (Live) (01:59)
1-10. Edward Gardner – Fugue. ‘Amen’ (Live) (01:20)
1-11. Edward Gardner – ‘Vrai dieu! messieurs’ (Live) (01:12)
1-12. Edward Gardner – Chanson de Méphistophélès ‘Une puce gentille’ (Live) (01:32)
1-13. Edward Gardner – ‘Assez! fuyons ces lieux’ (Live) (02:17)
1-14. Edward Gardner – Air de Méphistophélès ‘Voici des roses’ (Live) (02:28)
1-15. Edward Gardner – Choeur de gnomes et de sylphes – Songe de Faust ‘Dors! heureux Faust’ (Live) (06:40)
1-16. Edward Gardner – Ballet des sylphes (Live) (02:24)
1-17. Edward Gardner – ‘Margarita!’ (Live) (01:10)
1-18. Edward Gardner – Final ‘Villes entourées’ – Chanson d’étudiants. ‘Jam nox stellata’ (Live) (04:47)
2-1. Edward Gardner – Prélude (Live) (01:08)
2-2. Edward Gardner – Air de Faust ‘Merci, doux crépuscule’ (Live) (04:43)
2-3. Edward Gardner – ‘Je l’entends’ (Live) (00:56)
2-4. Edward Gardner – ‘Que l’air est étouffant!’ (Live) (02:47)
2-5. Edward Gardner – Le roi de Thulé ‘Autrefois un roi de Thulé’ (Live) (04:59)
2-6. Edward Gardner – Evocation ‘Esprits des flammes inconstantes’ (Live) (01:51)
2-7. Edward Gardner – Menuet des follets (Minuet of the Will-o’-the-Wisps) (Live) (05:16)
2-8. Edward Gardner – ‘Maintenant, chantons à cette belle’ – Sérénade de Méphistophélès ‘Devant la maison’ (Live) (02:41)
2-9. Edward Gardner – Final ‘Grand Dieu! … Ange adoré’ (Live) (05:14)
2-10. Edward Gardner – ‘Allons, il est trop tard! … Je connais donc enfin’ (Live) (04:44)
2-11. Edward Gardner – Romance ‘D’amour l’ardente flamme’ (Live) (08:35)
2-12. Edward Gardner – ‘Au son des trompettes’ (Live) (02:22)
2-13. Edward Gardner – Invocation à la nature ‘Nature immense’ (Live) (05:19)
2-14. Edward Gardner – Récitatif et chasse. ‘À la voûte azurée’ (Live) (03:15)
2-15. Edward Gardner – La course à l’abîme ‘Dans mon coeur retentit sa voix’ (Live) (03:28)
2-16. Edward Gardner – Pandæmonium. ‘Has! Irimiru Karabrao! … Tradioun Marexil’ (Live) (04:42)
2-17. Edward Gardner – Epilogue ‘Alors, l’enfer se tut’ (Live) (01:20)
2-18. Edward Gardner – Dans le ciel ‘Laus! Hosanna!’ – Apothéose de Marguerite ‘Remonte au ciel, âme naïve’ (Live) (05:51)

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