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Disc 01
La Damnation de Faust (Fausts Verdammnis) op. 24 01. Hammond, Joan "Introduction (1. Teil: A plain in Hungary)" 02. Hammond, Joan "Chorus & Dance of Peasants' - In army advances" 03. Hammond, Joan "Hungarian March" 04. Hammond, Joan "Faust is alone in his study (2. Teil: North Germany)" 05. Hammond, Joan "Easter Hymn" 06. Hammond, Joan "Mephistopheles appearing suddenly - Auebrach's cellar at Leipzig" 07. Hammond, Joan "Drinking Song" 08. Hammond, Joan "Brander's song" 09. Hammond, Joan "Fugue on the theme of Brander's Song" 10. Hammond, Joan "Mephistopheles' Song of the flea - Wooded meadows on the banks of the Elbe" 11. Hammond, Joan "Mephistopheles' Aria" 12. Hammond, Joan "Chorus of Gnomes & Syplhs - Faust's dream" 13. Hammond, Joan "Ballet of the Sylphs" 14. Hammond, Joan "Finale: Soldiers' Chorus & Students' Song" 15. Hammond, Joan "Faust' Aria (3. Teil: Marguerite's room, evening)" 16. Hammond, Joan "Mephistopheles, rushing in" 17. Hammond, Joan "Marguerite enters holding a lamp" 18. Hammond, Joan "Marguerite's ballad - The king of Thule"
Disc 02
01. Hammond, Joan "Mephistopheles: Evocation" 02. Hammond, Joan "Dance of the Will-o'-the-Wisps" 03. Hammond, Joan "Mephistopheles' Serenade" 04. Hammond, Joan "Marguerite and Faust: Love duet" 05. Hammond, Joan "Trio and Chorus" 06. Hammond, Joan "Marguerite: Romance (4. Teil)" 07. Hammond, Joan "Faust: Invocation to nature" 08. Hammond, Joan "Faust and Mephistopheles: Recitative and Hunt" 09. Hammond, Joan "The ride to the Abyss" 10. Hammond, Joan "Pandemonium: Chorus of the damned" 11. Hammond, Joan "Epilogue on Earth" 12. Hammond, Joan "In Heaven - Marguerite's glorification"
Te Deum op. 103 13. Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth "1. Te Deum laudamus" 14. Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth "2. Tu Rex gloriae, Christi" 15. Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth "3. Aeterna fac cum sanctus" 16. Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth "4. Dignare Domine"
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| | Description: | Sir Malcolm Sargent was regarded as Britain's 'ambassador of music' and made many overseas tours as both principal and guest conductor of leading British orchestras and choirs. His energetic and efficient work to popularize classical music made him a household name. Sargent was a skilled conversationalist, and a popular member of Radio's wartime informational programme 'The Brains Trust'. He was knighted in 1947. On the present release, he is heard at the helm of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and a cast of stellar soloists as they perform Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust, and Dvorak's Te Deum. The Berlioz performance is a BBC Broadcast which was made live from the Royal Festival Hall on February 25, 1953, and the Dvorak is a BBC Broadcast which was made live from the Royal Festival Hall on May 26, 1954.Tracks 1-1 to 2-12 recorded February 25, 1953.
Tracks 2-13 to 2-16 recorded May 26, 1954."Fausts Verdammnis/Te Deum" is a remarkable CD release featuring the legendary conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent, the celebrated soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and performances by the renowned BBC ensembles. This recording brings together two monumental works: Hector Berlioz's dramatic legend "La Damnation de Faust," known for its vivid orchestration and emotional depth, and Charles Gounod?s powerful "Te Deum." The interpretations are masterful, capturing both the grandeur and subtlety of these masterpieces. Cameo Classics, the label behind this edition, is recognized for its dedication to restoring historic recordings with exceptional audio quality. Their catalog showcases rare gems from classical music history, making them a trusted name among collectors and enthusiasts alike. Sir Malcolm Sargent was one of Britain?s most distinguished conductors in the 20th century, famed for his work with major orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra and his leadership at The Proms. Elisabeth Schwarzkopf remains an iconic figure in opera history due to her expressive voice and acclaimed interpretations of Mozart and Strauss. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
CC9108CD |
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