Hector Berlioz – Béatrice et Bénédict / L'Enfance du Christ – Highlights
Vintage stereo classical vinyl LP featuring highlights from two celebrated works by French composer Hector Berlioz, conducted by Colin Davis.
Released on the prestigious Éditions de L'Oiseau-Lyre label, part of The Decca Record Company.
Side One – Béatrice et Bénédict
Featuring:
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April Cantelo – Soprano
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Josephine Veasey – Mezzo-soprano
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Helen Watts – Contralto
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John Mitchinson – Tenor
Performed by the St. Anthony Singers and London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Colin Davis.
Side Two – L'Enfance du Christ
Featuring:
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Elsie Morison – Soprano
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Peter Pears – Tenor
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John Cameron – Baritone
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Joseph Rouleau – Bass
Performed by the St. Anthony Singers and Goldsbrough Orchestra, conducted by Colin Davis.
Record details:
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Composer: Hector Berlioz
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Label: Éditions de L'Oiseau-Lyre / Decca
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Catalogue Number: SOL 322
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Format: 12-inch stereo vinyl LP
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Speed: 33⅓ RPM
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Genre: Classical / Opera / Choral
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Made in England
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1963 copyright shown on record label
Presented in its original distinctive orange picture sleeve featuring a portrait of Hector Berlioz.
Includes a decorative printed insert.
Condition: Pre-owned vintage vinyl. Record appears glossy with some light surface marks consistent with age and handling. Sleeve retains bright artwork with minor signs of storage and age-related wear. Not playback tested.
A lovely addition to a vintage classical record collection, particularly for admirers of Berlioz, Colin Davis and historic British orchestral recordings.
Please see photographs for further details and condition.