Hector Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet – Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel (1 CD)

Product Information

• UPC: 8025726223306
• Product Type: 1 Audio CD
• Format: Mono, 24bit/96kHz Digital Restoration (USD 24 Restoration System)
• Duration: 67 minutes 19 seconds
• Label: Urania Produzioni Discografiche S.a.s., Milan, Italy
• Catalog Number: URN 22.330 1
• Recording Dates: Berlin, February–June 1957 (Berlioz); June 24, 1957 (Tchaikovsky)
• Conductor: Lorin Maazel
• Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
• Original Recordings: Deutsche Grammophon, Berlin, 1957
• Restoration & Production: Alessandro Nava

Overview

This compelling single-CD release features two iconic romantic works inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, performed by the world-renowned Berliner Philharmoniker under the baton of conductor Lorin Maazel. The album presents Hector Berlioz’s Roméo et Juliette, a symphonie dramatique Op. 17, alongside Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture.

Berlioz’s expansive symphony unfolds through four dramatic movements including the Grande fête chez Capulet and the poignant Scène d'amour, showcasing a rich orchestral palette and expressive storytelling. Tchaikovsky’s vibrant and passionate overture completes the program, embodying the emotional spirit of the Shakespearean drama. Recorded in Berlin in 1957 and meticulously restored with state-of-the-art 24bit/96kHz technology, this edition captures the depth, clarity, and intensity of these masterworks.

Product Features

• Format: 1 CD, Mono, digitally restored in high resolution
• Duration: 67 minutes 19 seconds total

• Works Included:

  Performers: Berliner Philharmoniker

  1. Roméo et Juliette Symphonie dramatique Op. 17 (Berlioz)

     • 1. Grande fête chez Capulet [11:46]
     • 1. La reine Mab: Scherzo [7:41]
     • 1. Scène d'amour [17:35]
     • 1. Roméo au tombeau des Capulets [8:02]
  2. Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture (Tchaikovsky) [22:11]
• Conductor: Lorin Maazel
• Recording: Historic 1957 Berlin sessions, originally released by Deutsche Grammophon
• Restoration: Alessandro Nava’s USD 24 Restoration System ensures pristine audio quality

Interesting Facts

• Maazel’s Early Recording: This album captures one of Lorin Maazel’s early recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker, foreshadowing his later legendary conducting career.
• Romantic Shakespearean Inspiration: Both works are programmatic masterpieces that vividly depict the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet, each with a distinct compositional voice.
• High-Resolution Restoration: The 24bit/96kHz restoration breathes new life into these classic recordings, balancing historic authenticity with modern audio clarity.
• Berlioz’s Dramatic Symphonic Poem: Berlioz’s Roméo et Juliette blends orchestral music with choral and vocal elements, making it a uniquely dramatic and expressive symphony.
• Tchaikovsky’s Evocative Overture: The Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture remains one of the most beloved works in the orchestral repertoire for its sweeping melodies and emotional depth.

Publishers

Released by Urania Produzioni Discografiche S.a.s., Milan, Italy, 2007. Original Deutsche Grammophon recordings restored and produced by Alessandro Nava.

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