Berlioz – Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Herbert von Karajan Deutsche Grammophon

TITLE

Berlioz – Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Herbert von Karajan
Deutsche Grammophon – 2530 597 

DESCRIPTION

A celebrated 1975 Deutsche Grammophon stereo recording of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Herbert von Karajan. Known for its dramatic intensity and DG’s clean, detailed sound, this is one of Karajan’s most recognised interpretations of the work. A desirable example of DG’s 1970s orchestral catalogue. 

CONDITION

Media: G+
• Noticeable surface marks
• Audible scratch present
• Plays through but with noise in affected passages
Sleeve: VG
• Light edge and corner wear
• Strong front cover presentation
• Back cover clean with minor handling
Catalogue: 2530 597
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Format: LP, Stereo
Country: Germany 

TRACKLIST

Side A

1. Rêveries – Passions (Dreams – Passions) – Largo → Allegro agitato e appassionato assai
2. Un Bal (A Ball) – Allegro non troppo (Valse)
   Side B
3. Scène aux Champs (Country Scene) – Adagio
4. Marche au Supplice (March to the Scaffold) – Allegretto non troppo
5. Songe d’une Nuit du Sabbat (Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath) – Larghetto → Allegro