Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust

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this performance by the London Philharmonic under its principal conductor offers consistently high orchestral standards and focused participation from the assembled choirs, who show skill in... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2024, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 2nd Feb 2024
Catalogue No: LPO-0128
Label: LPO
Length: 2 hours 7 minutes

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 1

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin

'Le vieil hiver'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scenes 2 / 3

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin

Ronde de paysans 'Les bergers laissent … Mais d'un éclat guerrier'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 3

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra

Marche hongroise (Hungarian March)

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 4

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin

'Sans regrets j'ai quitté les riantes campagnes'

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin, Christopher Purves

Chant de la Fête de Pâques 'Christ vient de ressusciter!'

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'Hélas! doux chants du ciel'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 5

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves, John Irvin

'Ô pure émotion!'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 6

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves, Jonathan Lemalu

'À boire encor!'

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves, John Irvin, Jonathan Lemalu

Chanson de Brander 'Certain rat, dans une cuisine'

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Fugue. 'Amen'

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'Vrai dieu! messieurs'

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Chanson de Méphistophélès 'Une puce gentille'

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'Assez! fuyons ces lieux'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 7

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves

Air de Méphistophélès 'Voici des roses'

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill, Christopher Purves, John Irvin

Choeur de gnomes et de sylphes - Songe de Faust 'Dors! heureux Faust'

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Ballet des sylphes

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'Margarita!'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 8

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra

Final 'Villes entourées' – Chanson d'étudiants. 'Jam nox stellata'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 9

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra

Prélude

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin

Air de Faust 'Merci, doux crépuscule'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 10

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin, Christopher Purves

'Je l'entends'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 11

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill

'Que l'air est étouffant!'

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill

Le roi de Thulé 'Autrefois un roi de Thulé'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 12

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves

Evocation 'Esprits des flammes inconstantes'

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves

Menuet des follets (Minuet of the Will-o'-the-Wisps)

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'Maintenant, chantons à cette belle' - Sérénade de Méphistophélès 'Devant la maison'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 13

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill, John Irvin

Final 'Grand Dieu! … Ange adoré'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 14

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill, Christopher Purves

'Allons, il est trop tard! … Je connais donc enfin'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 15

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill

Romance 'D'amour l'ardente flamme'

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen Cargill

'Au son des trompettes'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 16

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin

Invocation à la nature 'Nature immense'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 17

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin, Christopher Purves

Récitatif et chasse. 'À la voûte azurée'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 18

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Irvin, Christopher Purves

La course à l'abîme 'Dans mon coeur retentit sa voix'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 19

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves

Pandæmonium. 'Has! Irimiru Karabrao! … Tradioun Marexil'

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Excerpt, Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra

Epilogue 'Alors, l'enfer se tut'

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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Scene 20

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Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra

Dans le ciel 'Laus! Hosanna!' - Apothéose de Marguerite 'Remonte au ciel, âme naïve'

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“Gardner’s interpretation gained weight and momentum ... by turns broodingly introspective, beguilingly sensuous and eerily malign, with sinister brass and woodwind flickering like demonic fire.” - The Guardian (★★★★)

“If I have to go to hell, I’ve decided, I want the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Edward Gardner to come with me.” - The Times (★★★★)

“With his choral and operatic roots, Gardner has a special flair for taming such genre-crossing, massed-choir monsters.” - The Arts Desk (★★★★★)

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 its 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 on 4 February 2023, Edward Gardner took on the monumental task of conducting the full orchestra, three massed choruses and a charismatic all-star cast.

This special two-CD set captures the live thrill of the highly reviewed concert for the crisp, hi-fi enjoyment of the opera and classical music fans at home.

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March 2024

this performance by the London Philharmonic under its principal conductor offers consistently high orchestral standards and focused participation from the assembled choirs, who show skill in impersonating the many groups they are called upon to play...Never less than spirited, Gardner brings a blend of energy and control to his task.

11th February 2024

it is the performances Gardner draws from the LPO and choruses that make this so hair-raising and exceptional. I have rarely heard La course à l’abîme/Pandaemonium sound so terrifying. The Chant de la Fête de Pâques, meanwhile, seems more beautiful, and more shattering, than ever; it is as if its emotional power and depth are striking you for the first time.

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