Description

Walter is heard here (in the best possible sound) in what was for him rare and unusual repertoire in his later years. As neither work was recorded by him on LP, we are fortunate to have these concert recordings of these gems.

BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra (New York, 21 Feb. 1954) & MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, Scherzo & Nocturne, Philharmonic Symphony Orch. (New York, 12 Dec. 1948).

Sound Clips (MP3):

1. Berlioz- Symphonie fantastique, Op- 14 I- Reveries – Passions – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

2. Berlioz- Symphonie fantastique, Op- 14 II- Un Bal (A ball) – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

3. Berlioz- Symphonie fantastique, Op- 14 III- Scene aux Champs (Scenes in the country) – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

4. Berlioz- Symphonie fantastique, Op- 14 IV- Marche au Supplice (March to the gallows) – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

5. Berlioz- Symphonie fantastique, Op- 14 V- Songe d’une Nuit du Sabbat (Dream of the witches’ sabbath) – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

6. Mendelssohn- A Midsummer Night’s Dream- I. Overture, Op- 21 – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

7. Mendelssohn- A Midsummer Night’s Dream- II Scherzo – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

8. Mendelssohn- A Midsummer Night’s Dream- III Nocturne – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra