New Album Releases: BERLIOZ - THE DAMNATION OF FAUST (Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra)

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Artist:
Edward Gardner
London Philharmonic Choir
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Genre:
Classical

Total Time:
02:07:34

Record Label:
Lpo

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Apple Music

Release Date
November 3, 2023




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Product Description: Hot on the heels of Principal Conductor Edward Gardner's triumph at the 2023 Gramophone Awards where Tippett's The Midsummer Marriage (LPO-0124) won the Opera Award, comes Gardner's second release on the LPO Label - Berlioz's spectacular The Damnation of Faust. Audiences have been captivated by Gardner's artistry, all ears are poised for this anticipated follow-up release. 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 it's 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's Royal Festival Hall on 4 February 2023 with three-massed choruses and all-start cast, this release captures the drama of the opera. The performance and recording of The Damnation of Faust took place 4 February 4, 2023 and features an outstanding cast: Karen Cargill as Marguerite; John Irvin as Faust; Christopher Purves as Mephistopheles; and Jonathan Lemalu as Brander. Joining them is the London Philharmonic Choir, members of the London Symphony Chorus, and the London Youth Choirs.

TRACK LIST:

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1 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 1: 'Le vieil hiver' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & John Irvin (06:03)

2 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scenes 2/3: Ronde de paysans 'Les bergers laissent … Mais d'un éclat guerrier' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & John Irvin (04:27)

3 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 3: Marche hongroise (Hungarian March) (Live) Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra (04:58)

4 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 4: 'Sans regrets j'ai quitté les riantes campagnes' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & John Irvin (05:04)

5 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Chant de la Fête de Pâques 'Christ vient de ressusciter!' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & John Irvin (06:09)

6 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: 'Hélas! doux chants du ciel' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Purves (01:00)

7 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 5: 'Ô pure émotion!' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves & John Irvin (02:17)

8 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 6: 'À boire encor!' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves & Jonathan Lemalu (02:41)

9 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Chanson de Brander 'Certain rat, dans une cuisine' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves & Jonathan Lemalu (02:00)

10 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Fugue. 'Amen' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Jonathan Lemalu (01:20)

11 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: 'Vrai dieu! messieurs' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Purves (01:13)

12 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Chanson de Méphistophélès 'Une puce gentille' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Purves (01:32)

13 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: 'Assez! fuyons ces lieux' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin & Christopher Purves (02:17)

14 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 7: Air de Méphistophélès 'Voici des roses' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Purves (02:29)

15 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Choeur de gnomes et de sylphes - Songe de Faust ors! heureux Faust' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves & John Irvin (06:41)

16 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Ballet des sylphes (Live) Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra (02:24)

17 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: 'Margarita!' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill & John Irvin (01:11)

18 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 8: Final 'Villes entourées' – Chanson d'étudiants. 'Jam nox stellata' (Live) Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra (04:48)

19 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 9: Prélude (Live) Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra (01:09)

20 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Air de Faust 'Merci, doux crépuscule' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & John Irvin (04:44)

21 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 10: 'Je l'entends' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin & Christopher Purves (00:56)

22 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 11: 'Que l'air est étouffant!' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Karen Cargill (02:48)

23 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Le roi de Thulé 'Autrefois un roi de Thulé' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Karen Cargill (05:00)

24 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 12: Evocation 'Esprits des flammes inconstantes' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Purves (01:52)

25 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Menuet des follets (Minuet of the Will-o'-the-Wisps) (Live) Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra (05:17)

26 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: 'Maintenant, chantons à cette belle' - Sérénade de Méphistophélès evant la maison' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Purves (02:42)

27 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 13: Final 'Grand Dieu! … Ange adoré' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill & John Irvin (05:15)

28 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 14: 'Allons, il est trop tard! … Je connais donc enfin' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill & Christopher Purves (04:45)

29 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 15: Romance 'amour l'ardente flamme' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Karen Cargill (08:36)

30 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: 'Au son des trompettes' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Karen Cargill (02:22)

31 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 16: Invocation à la nature 'Nature immense' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & John Irvin (05:20)

32 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 17: Récitatif et chasse. 'À la voûte azurée' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin & Christopher Purves (03:16)

33 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 18: La course à l'abîme ans mon coeur retentit sa voix' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin & Christopher Purves (03:29)

34 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 19: Pandæmonium. 'Has! Irimiru Karabrao! … Tradioun Marexil' (Live) Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Purves (04:42)

35 . The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111: Epilogue 'Alors, l'enfer se tut' (Live) Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra (01:20)

36 .The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 20: Dans le ciel 'Laus! Hosanna!' - Apothéose de Marguerite 'Remonte au ciel, âme naïve' (Live) Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra (05:51)

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