Symphonie Fantastique: Bernard Haitink and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

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Product Features

• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
• Composer: Hector Berlioz
• Work: Symphonie Fantastique
• Recording Year: 1979, Live from the Concertgebouw Amsterdam
• Directed for TV: Hans Hulscher
• Production Company: Monarda Arts/NOS-TVO
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Running Time: 59 mins
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC

Overview

Dive into the heart of early Romanticism with Bernard Haitink leading the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Hector Berlioz's revolutionary Symphonie Fantastique. Recorded live in 1979 at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, this performance encapsulates the essence of Berlioz’s autobiographical masterpiece, portraying the tumultuous love story with the Irish actress Harriet Smithson that fueled his creative genius. Experience the vivid storytelling of Berlioz's "programme music," which through five mesmerizing movements, takes listeners on an extraordinary psychological journey, from passionate love to the macabre celebration of the Witches' Sabbath.

Interesting Facts

• Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique is a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire, renowned for its groundbreaking orchestration and dramatic narrative structure.
• The symphony's "idée fixe," a recurring theme representing the artist's beloved, is an early example of thematic transformation, a technique that would become central to the Romantic era.
• Bernard Haitink's interpretation is celebrated for its clarity, depth, and understanding of Berlioz’s intricate score.
• Directed for television by Hans Hulscher, this recording not only captures the music's emotional range but also the unique atmosphere of the Concertgebouw.

Track Listing

Not applicable for this symphonic DVD.

Key Credits

• Distributor: Arthaus Musik
• Cover Photo: Matthias Creutziger
• Freigegeben: Approved for audiences of all ages

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