Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Colin Davis, currently the grand old man of Berlioz conductors, has recorded the French romantic's L'Enfance du Christ an amazing three times: first on L'oiseau-Lyre LPs (not issued on CD), then on Philips (frequently issued on LP and CD), and now on LSO Live (issued on CD with super audio surround sound capabilities). While not perhaps the most emotional Berlioz conducer in history, Davis' more measured approach suits the more meditative L'Enfance. All three of his recordings are quite fine, but the sound quality gets slightly better with each newer edition. Those equipped for SACD multichannel replay will find the LSO Live SACD provides a significant plus in atmosphere, putting the listener into the hall with the orchestra, chorus, and soloists.
There are, however, other L'Enfance du Christs as good or better than Davis': Charles Münch's energetic and enjoyable recording on RCA and Andre Cluytens' elegant and opulent recording on EMI. Since the latter has perhaps the finest set of soloists in Victoria de los Angeles, Nicolai Gedda, Ernest Blanc, and Roger Soyer and comes coupled with Giulini's outstanding Chicago Symphony performance of the symphonic sections of Berlioz's Romeo and Juliet, it may be many listeners' first choice. Plus, there is an interesting DVD of Münch leading a live performance from the same time as his RCA recording taped in good black and white with decent sound quality. For anyone who finds added value in straight concert videos, this one is well-worth seeing. In sum, then, Cluytens', Münch's, and any or all of Davis' L'Enfance du Christ would make a great addition to any Berlioz library.
© TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $10.83/month
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Yann Beuron, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Yann Beuron, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Rose, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Matthew Rose, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Rose, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Matthew Rose, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Matthew Rose, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - William Dazeley, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Karen Cargill, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - William Dazeley, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Karen Cargill, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
DISC 2
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Yann Beuron, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Yann Beuron, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - William Dazeley, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Karen Cargill, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - William Dazeley, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Rose, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Karen Cargill, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - William Dazeley, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Rose, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Karen Cargill, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Yann Beuron, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Hector Berlioz, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Yann Beuron, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tenebrae Choir, Choir, MainArtist
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Album review
Colin Davis, currently the grand old man of Berlioz conductors, has recorded the French romantic's L'Enfance du Christ an amazing three times: first on L'oiseau-Lyre LPs (not issued on CD), then on Philips (frequently issued on LP and CD), and now on LSO Live (issued on CD with super audio surround sound capabilities). While not perhaps the most emotional Berlioz conducer in history, Davis' more measured approach suits the more meditative L'Enfance. All three of his recordings are quite fine, but the sound quality gets slightly better with each newer edition. Those equipped for SACD multichannel replay will find the LSO Live SACD provides a significant plus in atmosphere, putting the listener into the hall with the orchestra, chorus, and soloists.
There are, however, other L'Enfance du Christs as good or better than Davis': Charles Münch's energetic and enjoyable recording on RCA and Andre Cluytens' elegant and opulent recording on EMI. Since the latter has perhaps the finest set of soloists in Victoria de los Angeles, Nicolai Gedda, Ernest Blanc, and Roger Soyer and comes coupled with Giulini's outstanding Chicago Symphony performance of the symphonic sections of Berlioz's Romeo and Juliet, it may be many listeners' first choice. Plus, there is an interesting DVD of Münch leading a live performance from the same time as his RCA recording taped in good black and white with decent sound quality. For anyone who finds added value in straight concert videos, this one is well-worth seeing. In sum, then, Cluytens', Münch's, and any or all of Davis' L'Enfance du Christ would make a great addition to any Berlioz library.
© TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:36:23
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: London Symphony Orchestra Matthew Rose Sir Colin Davis Tenebrae Choir
- Composer: Hector Berlioz
- Label: LSO Live
- Genre: Classical
London Symphony Orchestra Ltd London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz?
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalog with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets, and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.
Playlists