Harold in Italy / Les Francs-Juges

Album by Hector Berlioz & Rivka Golani & Igor Gruppman & San Diego Symphony & Yoav Talmi

This release is a collection of orchestral works by Hector Berlioz, composed in the 1820s and 1830s. The music is rooted in Romantic orchestral style, with expansive orchestration, strong dynamic contrasts and a prominent solo viola part in one work, and the pairing reflects Berlioz's move toward programme elements and a richer orchestral colour in his early to mid career.

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  1. 1.
    Les Francs-Juges: Overture, op. 3
    12:29
  2. 2.
    Rêverie et caprice: Romance for Violin and Orchestra, op. 8
    8:50
  3. 3.
    Harold in Italy, op. 16: Adagio (Harold in the Mountains. Scenes of Melancholy, Happiness and Joy)
    15:08
  4. 4.
    Harold in Italy, op. 16: Allegretto (March of the Pilgrims Singing the Evening Prayer)
    7:33
  5. 5.
    Harold in Italy, op. 16: Allegro assai (Serenade of an Abruzzi Mountain-Dweller to His Mistress)
    6:50
  6. 6.
    Harold in Italy, op. 16: Allegro frenetico (Orgy of Brigands. Memories of Scenes Past)
    11:52

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