{"title":"BERLIOZ, Hector","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-gedda-horne-verrett-luchetti-massard-clabassi-pretre-roma-1969","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens - Gedda, Horne, Verrett, Luchetti, Massard, Clabassi; Prêtre.  Roma, 1969","description":"","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":31292663234696,"sku":"10083-3","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Berlioz-Hector_58df8244-701a-474a-9af5-a414f935b87c.png?v=1782509572"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-silja-baker-glossop-vickers-davis","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens - Vickers, Baker, Silja, Glossop, Begg, Bainbridge, Langdon; Davis.  London, 1969","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecording Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nEnée – \u003cstrong\u003eJon Vickers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCassandre – \u003cstrong\u003eAnja Silja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDidon – \u003cstrong\u003eJanet Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHelenus – \u003cstrong\u003eEdgar Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChorèbe – \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Glossop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPriam – \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAscagne – \u003cstrong\u003eAnne Howells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHécube – \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Bainbridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLe spectre d'Hector – \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPolyxène – \u003cstrong\u003eJulian Ramsden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnna – \u003cstrong\u003eHeather Begg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIopas – \u003cstrong\u003eIan Partridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNarbal – \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Langdon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLe dieu Mercure – \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Clothier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHylas – \u003cstrong\u003eRyland Davies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLe spectre de Cassandre – \u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Opera House, Covent Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 30, 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eSir Colin Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003e10408-4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":31292648652936,"sku":"10408-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Berlioz-Hector_e46c2477-714a-4ce0-a4e2-d88cc01f62e5.png?v=1782510653"},{"product_id":"berlioz-la-damnation-de-faust-crespin-gedda-blanc","title":"Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - Gedda, Crespin, Blanc; Markevich. ORTF, 1959","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecording Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFaust – \u003cstrong\u003eNicolai Gedda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarguerite – \u003cstrong\u003eRégine Crespin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMéphistophélès – \u003cstrong\u003eErnest Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrander – \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Morin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eOrtf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 24, 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eIgor Markevitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003e10420-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":31292648161416,"sku":"10420-2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Berlioz-Hector_4f8dd9e4-7f34-4bff-84d8-0870df37befb.png?v=1782510711"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-thebom-shuard-vickers-kubelik","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens (In English) - Shuard, Thebom, Vickers, Robinson, Rouleau, Carlyle, Collier; Kubelik. London, 1957","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLong before \u003cstrong\u003eSir Colin Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e made his mark on \u003cem\u003eLes Troyens\u003c\/em\u003e, British musicians were already grappling with the grandeur of Berlioz’s monumental score. Here, \u003cstrong\u003eRafael Kubelík\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the helm, seamlessly balancing the music’s raw, almost primal energy with the refinement and delicacy that define French style. Upon hearing Enée’s opening lines, it’s almost difficult to recognize \u003cstrong\u003eJon Vickers\u003c\/strong\u003e—he sings with a lyricism that eluded him in later years, free from many of his characteristic mannerisms. \u003cstrong\u003eBlanche Thebom\u003c\/strong\u003e is a regal Dido, while \u003cstrong\u003eAmy Shuard\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a youthful intensity to Cassandra. This English-language performance features a distinguished cast, including \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Carlyle, Marie Collier, Joseph Rouleau\u003c\/strong\u003e, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW MASTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pitch corrected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10544-4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292643704968,"sku":"10544-4","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098608708,"sku":"MP3 10544-4","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":50055234060609,"sku":"FLAC 10544-4","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/10544-4front.jpg?v=1751036833"},{"product_id":"berlioz-la-damnation-de-faust-simionato-bastianini-clabassi-maag","title":"Berlioz: La damnation de Faust (In Italian) - Bastianini, Simionato, Bondoni, Clabassi; Maag. Napoli, 1964","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is as wonderful as it is unexpected—a truly unusual cast for \u003cem\u003eLa Damnation de Faust\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eLa dannazione di Faust\u003c\/em\u003e, as it is presented here. The ensemble of first-rate Italian singers doesn’t attempt to capture traditional French style but instead highlights the Italianate qualities within Berlioz’s composition. Hearing the work in Italian allows one to fully appreciate the lyricism woven into his music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEttore Bastianini\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers one of the most superb Méphistophélès performances on record—more suave than menacing, yet still unmistakably devilish. \u003cstrong\u003eGiulietta Simionato\u003c\/strong\u003e is simply stunning as Margherita. Were it not for the darker hues in her voice, one would never guess she was nearing the end of her career. \u003cstrong\u003eRuggero Bondino\u003c\/strong\u003e takes on the demanding role of Faust admirably, his voice both elegant and resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiulietta Simionato sings Charlotte's arias from \u003cem\u003eWerther\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10555-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292643410056,"sku":"10555-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098607556,"sku":"MP3 10555-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/10555-2front.jpg?v=1751036822"},{"product_id":"berlioz-la-mort-de-cleopatre-gwyneth-jones","title":"Berlioz: La Mort de Cléopâtre - Gwyneth Jones; Schippers.  Rome, 1972","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Berlioz's style of vocal writing straddled both classical and romantic sensibilities, it generally requiring singers who have the vocal heft for Wagner but the control to sing Mozart.  Gwyneth Jones in the early 70s had just that (being one of the few singers to alternate Mozart roles with Brünnhilde) and scores a triumph in this short but action-packed cantata about the death of Cleopatra.  She is joined by Thomas Schippers at the podium who tailors the accompaniment superbly for Jones voice without sacrificing taste.  The sound is excellent and I have included some interesting excerpts of Jones singing rarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGwyneth Jones sings arias from \u003cem\u003eCarmen, Der fliegende Holländer, Otello, Don Carlo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10790-1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292633645192,"sku":"10790-1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098607620,"sku":"MP3 10790-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/10790-1front.jpg?v=1751036508"},{"product_id":"berlioz-benvenuto-cellini-gedda-vaughan-minton-ward-pritchard","title":"Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini - Gedda, Vaughan, Minton, Ward; Pritchard.  London, 1966","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its premiere, \u003cem\u003eBenvenuto Cellini\u003c\/em\u003e has not had an easy time. The musicians complained that the technical demands of the score were unplayable and the perplexed audience was so taken aback that riots broke out. To mitigate the challenges and dramatic weaknesses of the libretto a first rate singer in the title role is absolutely crucial, and Nicolai Gedda proves just that. He manages the many technical challenges with aplomb. He is supported by a wonderful cast that includes the likes of David Ward, Robert Massard, Yvonne Minton and Elizabeth Vaughan. The sound is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10874-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292629745800,"sku":"10874-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098607236,"sku":"MP3 10874-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/10874-3front.jpg?v=1751036401"},{"product_id":"berlioz-la-damnation-de-faust-kmentt-hass-mayfarth-steinberg","title":"Berlioz: La Damnation du Faust - Kmentt, Hass, Mayfarth, Franzen; W. Steinberg. Köln, 1970","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy far the most probing, intellectual take on the Faust legend opera has ever produced, Berlioz's masterpiece is given a strong outing in this Radio broadcast. Waldemar Kmentt's lyrical Faust and Julien Haas' snide, insinuating Mephistopheles are a wonderful double act, with Kmentt taking the overall honors for his earnestly-sung invocation to Nature. Jutta Mayfarth is a rather mature-sounding, plummy Marguerite, but what she lacks in vocal allure she makes up for in attention to detail. William Steinberg conducts, and while his tempi are often on the slow and ponderous side, he generally keeps the piece moving and builds to a terrifying climax in hell. The sound is mostly very good, though \u003cem\u003e”D’amour l'ardente flamme”\u003c\/em\u003e is marred by an unfortunate moment of tape warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11145-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292619620488,"sku":"11145-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098607364,"sku":"MP3 11145-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11145-2front.jpg?v=1751036129"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-jon-vickers-baker-veasey-colin-davis","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens (In English) - Baker, Veasey, Vickers, Kerns, Garrett; Davis. London, 1972","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of \u003cb\u003eColin Davis\u003c\/b\u003e’ greatest achievements during his tenure at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden was to curate a revival of Berlioz with extra special attention given to \u003cem\u003eLes Troyens\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cb\u003eDavis\u003c\/b\u003e had the audacity to produce the work with very few cuts and in one evening. That is long sit for even a seasoned opera fan. Fortunately \u003cb\u003eDavis\u003c\/b\u003e’ trust in Berlioz’ genius paid off. The attention to detail \u003cb\u003eDavis\u003c\/b\u003e gives the score keeps the entire evening from lagging and he conducts every number, whether it is a dance, chorus, drinking song, or incidental music with the same vitality as the big dramatic moments. As Enée \u003cb\u003eJon Vickers\u003c\/b\u003e is in remarkable voice, coping with the demanding tessitura with aplomb. \u003cb\u003eJanet Baker\u003c\/b\u003e is a sensual Didon, and \u003cb\u003eJosephine Veasey\u003c\/b\u003e shines in the temple scene as Cassandra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11239-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292610838664,"sku":"11239-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098608580,"sku":"MP3 11239-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11239-3front.jpg?v=1751036012"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-guy-chauvet-evelyn-lear-john-nelson-macurdy","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens - Chauvet, Lear, Schröter, Massard, Bastin, Macurdy; Nelson. Genève, 1974","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this Geneva performance of \u003ci\u003eLes Troyens\u003c\/i\u003e is far from complete, it strikes a commendable balance in presenting Berlioz’s sweeping vision without either excessive pruning or indulgent padding. The adaptation avoids the extremes—neither brutally amputating the score nor restoring music best suited to 19th-century audiences more distracted by business dealings, flirtations, or sherbet than by drama. What remains is taut and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuy Chauvet\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a convincing Enée, navigating the punishing tessitura with remarkable command—including a full-voiced high C in the Act V aria. From his entrance in the Carthage section (“\u003ci\u003eReine, je suis Enée\u003c\/i\u003e”), he exudes the kind of heroic charm that makes Didon’s instant infatuation entirely believable. \u003cb\u003eEvelyn Lear\u003c\/b\u003e offers a noble and sensitively drawn Didon, regal yet emotionally vulnerable. \u003cb\u003eGisela Schröter’s\u003c\/b\u003e Cassandra, however, lacks the vocal and dramatic urgency the role demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting cast includes fine contributions from \u003cb\u003eJohn Macurdy\u003c\/b\u003e as a solid Narbal and \u003cb\u003eJules Bastin\u003c\/b\u003e as Panthée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11346-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292606742664,"sku":"11346-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098608132,"sku":"MP3 11346-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11346-3front.jpg?v=1751035888"},{"product_id":"berlioz-la-damnation-de-faust-nicolai-gedda-george-london-josephine-veasey-georg-solti","title":"Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - Gedda, London, Veasey, Savoie; Solti. Edinburgh, 1963","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a testament to the British and their commitment to the arts that a town like Edinburgh can be treated to a first-rate performance of \u003ci\u003eLa Damnation de Faust\u003c\/i\u003e—one that would be the envy of any major opera capital in the world. \u003cb\u003eGeorg Solti\u003c\/b\u003e amasses a formidable cast with \u003cb\u003eNicolai Gedda\u003c\/b\u003e in the title role. Gedda delivers both exquisite vocalism and flawless French style. \u003cb\u003eGeorge London\u003c\/b\u003e’s booming yet sensual bass proves a perfect fit for Méphistophélès, while \u003cb\u003eJosephine Veasey\u003c\/b\u003e’s Marguerite blends lush sensuality with youthful optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolti seems to relish the humor and eccentricity of Berlioz’s music, while giving in to the romantic sweep with all of his signature gusto. The sound is, for the most part, clear, although it lacks some depth in the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11436-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292602581128,"sku":"11436-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098607428,"sku":"MP3 11436-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11436-2front.jpeg?v=1751035776"},{"product_id":"berlioz-benvenuto-cellini-richard-lewis-joan-carlyle-don-garrard-david-ward-josephine-veasey-antal-dorati","title":"Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini - Lewis, Garrard, Carlyle, Ward, Veasey; Dorati. London, 1964","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English-language performance of Berlioz’s improbable comedy finds fresh vitality through an excellent translation and a cast that delivers every word with crisp, expressive diction. The clarity of the text brings the opera’s wit and pacing into sharp focus, making for a truly engaging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e contributes an elegant tenor with refined phrasing, while the supporting cast—including \u003cb\u003eDavid Ward\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJoan Carlyle\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eJosephine Veasey\u003c\/b\u003e—adds strength and character to the ensemble. Together, they bring Berlioz’s unique blend of charm and satire to life with both style and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11455-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292602024072,"sku":"11455-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":16639836100,"sku":"MP3 11455-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11455-2front.jpeg?v=1751035759"},{"product_id":"berlioz-la-damnation-de-faust-hans-hotter-elisabeth-schwarzkopf-vroons-pernerstorfer-wilhelm-furtwangler","title":"Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust (In German) - Hotter, Schwarzkopf, Vroons, Pernerstorfer; Furtwängler. Lucerne, 1950","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearing \u003cb\u003eBerlioz’s\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLa Damnation de Faust\u003c\/i\u003e performed in German shifts the focus toward Goethe, particularly in moments like “D'amour l'ardente flamme,” where the text closely mirrors “Gretchen am Spinnrade.” This linguistic context adds a layer of literary resonance that brings the drama into sharper focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans Hotter\u003c\/b\u003e is a vivid and charismatic Méphistophélès, his voice rich with character and dark wit. \u003cb\u003eElisabeth Schwarzkopf\u003c\/b\u003e, though not given many opportunities to unleash her full vocal brilliance as Margarethe, finds nuance and expressive depth in the music and the words, shaping a performance that is restrained yet affecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilhelm Furtwängler\u003c\/b\u003e approaches the score with a rare combination of delicacy and control, revealing its intricacies without losing its dramatic arc. The result is a distinctive and thought-provoking interpretation of Berlioz’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11585-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292596813960,"sku":"11585-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":31203179976,"sku":"MP3 11585-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":31203180040,"sku":"FLAC 11585-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11585-2front.jpg?v=1751035616"},{"product_id":"berlioz-benvenuto-cellini-teresa-zylis-gara-franco-bonisolli-wolfgang-brendel-seiji-ozawa","title":"Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini - Bonisolli, Zylis-Gara, Brendel, Thau; Ozawa. Roma, 1973","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBerlioz'\u003c\/b\u003e rarely performed \u003ci\u003eBenvenuto Cellini\u003c\/i\u003e receives star treatment in this Italian radio performance, revealing the opera’s unique flavor with a cast fully up to its formidable demands. \u003cb\u003eFranco Bonisolli\u003c\/b\u003e takes on the title role with fearless vocalism, navigating its challenges effortlessly while also delivering unexpectedly refined French style. His performance is both technically commanding and stylistically persuasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeresa Zylis-Gara\u003c\/b\u003e brings radiance and vocal elegance to the role of Teresa, adding warmth and dramatic presence to the performance. The result is a compelling account of one of Berlioz’s most complex and exhilarating scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFranco Bonisolli sings arias from \u003ci\u003eManon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFaust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11586-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292596781192,"sku":"11586-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":31203180232,"sku":"MP3 11586-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":31203180296,"sku":"FLAC 11586-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11586-2front.jpg?v=1751035615"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-regine-crespin-guy-chauvet-georges-sebastian","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens (Extended Excerpts) - Crespin, Chauvet, Souza, De Narké, Yost; Sébastian. Buenos Aires, 1964","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRégine Crespin\u003c\/b\u003e takes on both Cassandra and Didon with fearless conviction, offering vocal radiance and dramatic insight in equal measure. Her expressive range gives both heroines vivid life, making the transitions between despair and regal command feel organic. \u003cb\u003eGuy Chauvet\u003c\/b\u003e brings a heroic and ringing tenor to Énée, with just the right blend of virility and elegance. Though this release includes extended excerpts rather than the full opera, the quality of the singing ensures it remains a compelling listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11610-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292595765384,"sku":"11610-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":35989194056,"sku":"MP3 11610-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":35989194184,"sku":"FLAC 11610-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11610-2front.jpg?v=1751035586"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-jon-vickers-amy-shuard-blanche-thebom-collier-robinson-kubelik","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens (In English) - Vickers, Thebom, Shuard, F. Robinson, Rouleau, Collier; Kubelik. London, 1958","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe administration of Covent Garden must be admired for mounting such a monumental production of an opera that was virtually unknown at the time. With a first-rate cast, they make a compelling argument for the piece’s considerable merits. \u003cstrong\u003eJon Vickers\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the role of Enée, brings youthful vigor, and his crystal-clear diction further complements his one-of-a-kind tenor voice. Similarly, the opulence of \u003cstrong\u003eAmy Shuard\u003c\/strong\u003e's silvery soprano never overshadows her engagement with the text. This performance serves as a lesson for young singers and those who may have previously been turned off by opera sung in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11800-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":32059446001800,"sku":"11800-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":32059446034568,"sku":"MP3 11800-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":32059446067336,"sku":"FLAC 11800-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11800-3front.jpg?v=1751035390"},{"product_id":"berlioz-la-damnation-de-faust-cesare-valletti-gerard-souzay-marilyn-horne","title":"Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - Valletti, Horne, Souzay, Carlson; Skrowaczewski. 1967","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCesare Valletti\u003c\/strong\u003e brings his trademark elegance and refinement to the role of Faust, navigating its lyrical contours with a stylistic finesse that’s especially striking in a role that offers little room for the typical tenor theatrics of the Romantic era. His impeccable French and unforced phrasing make for a compelling interpretation. \u003cstrong\u003eGérard Souzay\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for his exceptional sensitivity to language, avoids the trap of presenting Méphistophélès as a mere caricature. Instead, he offers a layered portrayal, leaning on textual nuance to compensate for any lack of vocal weight. A young \u003cstrong\u003eMarilyn Horne\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the cusp of stardom in 1967, contributes not only the glow of rising celebrity but also matches her castmates in restraint and stylistic polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 12019-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":47634863096129,"sku":"12019-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":47634863128897,"sku":"MP3 12019-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":47634863161665,"sku":"FLAC 12019-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/12019-2front.jpg?v=1751035142"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-carthage-english-janet-baker-dowd-gibson","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens à Carthage (In English) - Baker, Dowd, Rouleau, Thomas, Howard; Gibson, Glasgow, 1969","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it's become increasingly rare to hear the two parts of \u003cem\u003eLes Troyens\u003c\/em\u003e performed separately, this performance makes a strong case for that approach. While Cassandra’s dramatic scenes are missed, the reward is a complete, uncut presentation of \u003cem\u003eLes Troyens à Carthage\u003c\/em\u003e—a rarity that proves there’s not a weak number in Berlioz’s entire score. \u003cstrong\u003eJanet Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e brings stature, warmth, and deep tragedy to Dido, capturing the queen’s nobility and heartbreak with arresting emotional clarity. The sound is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 12085-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49260740477249,"sku":"12085-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":49260740510017,"sku":"MP3 12085-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":49260740542785,"sku":"FLAC 12085-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12085-2front.jpg?v=1751035050"},{"product_id":"berlioz-benvenuto-cellini-nicolai-gedda-andree-esposito-nicola-ghiuselev-cuenod","title":"Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini - Gedda, Esposito, Ghiuselev, Cuénod; de Froment. Genève, 1964","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavily cut performance succeeds in distilling the brilliance and exuberance of Berlioz's score in a nicely economical package. Music-wise, the title role is actually not that large, which in some ways is a blessing—otherwise, \u003cb\u003eNicolai Gedda\u003c\/b\u003e would completely dominate the whole performance with his exceptional style and superb vocalism. That would be a shame because he is sharing the stage with some exceptionally talented singers. \u003cb\u003eAndrée Esposito\u003c\/b\u003e is excellent as Teresa, and \u003cb\u003eNicola Ghiuselev\u003c\/b\u003e stops the show during his 9th inning entrance. There is some sporadic light static throughout the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicolai Gedda\u003c\/b\u003e Sings Arias from \u003cem\u003eLa Damnation de Faust\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLes Troyens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 12148-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49799612236097,"sku":"12148-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":49799612268865,"sku":"MP3 12148-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":49799612301633,"sku":"FLAC 12148-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12148-2front.jpg?v=1751034966"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-mario-del-monaco-giulietta-simionato-nell-rankin-rafael-kubelik","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens (In Italian) - Del Monaco, Simionato, Rankin, Lazzarini, Zaccaria; Kubelik. Milano, 1960","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Berlioz's style is quintessentially French, his compositions exhibit an expressive quality that was pointing towards Verdi and Wagner. This is vividly demonstrated in this performance of \u003cem\u003eLes Troyens\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring an exceptional Italian cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMario Del Monaco\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a monumental portrayal of Énée, capturing the character's heroism and depth. \u003cstrong\u003eGiulietta Simionato\u003c\/strong\u003e brings regal gravitas and profound emotional expression to the role of Didon, embodying the queen's strength and vulnerability. Although \u003cstrong\u003eNell Rankin\u003c\/strong\u003e's soprano may not possess the same tonal beauty as her colleagues, she compensates with an intense performance that authentically conveys Cassandra's desperation and prophetic fervor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 12160-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49876823376193,"sku":"12160-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":49876823408961,"sku":"MP3 12160-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":49876823441729,"sku":"FLAC 12160-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12160-3front.jpg?v=1751034947"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-rossl-majden-traxel-mack-cosak-von-rohr-muller-kray","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens (In German) - Rössl-Majden, Traxel, Mack-Cosak, von Rohr; Müller-Kray. SWDR, 1960","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecording Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKassandra – \u003cstrong\u003eHilde Rössl-Majdan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAeneas – \u003cstrong\u003eJosef Traxel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDido – \u003cstrong\u003eHanny Mack-Cosak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPriamus\/Pantheus – \u003cstrong\u003eAugust Messthaler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHektors Schatten – \u003cstrong\u003eOtto Von Rohr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAscanius – \u003cstrong\u003eKatharina Selge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChoroebus\/Narbal – \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Schwender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIopas\/Helenus – \u003cstrong\u003eHans-Ulrich Mielsch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eSWDR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: \u003cstrong\u003e1960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eHans Müller-Kray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003e30537-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":51962904805697,"sku":"30537-2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Berlioz-Hector_4a5d3067-63e5-4579-8469-56267a762412.png?v=1783724066"},{"product_id":"berlioz-les-troyens-vickers-shuard-carlyle-davies-shaw-pritchard","title":"Berlioz: Les Troyens (La Prise de Troie) - Vickers, Shuard, Carlyle, Davies, Shaw; Pritchard. London, 1960","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecording Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCassandra – \u003cstrong\u003eAmy Shuard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChoroebus – \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPriam – \u003cstrong\u003eRyland Davies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAscanius – \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Carlyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGhost of Hector – \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAeneas – \u003cstrong\u003eJon Vickers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eCovent Garden, London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: \u003cstrong\u003eMay 10, 1960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Pritchard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003e30568-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":51962907984193,"sku":"30568-2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Berlioz-Hector_d139d5cf-21b0-47e0-b22b-305b6084ab54.png?v=1783724105"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/collections\/Berlioz-Hector.png?v=1744562825","url":"https:\/\/operadepot.com\/collections\/hector-berlioz.oembed?page=2","provider":"Opera Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}