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Hector Berlioz - Jean Martinon And Chœur de Radio France And Orchestre National De France
L'Enfance Du Christ, Op.25

Album US 1974 on Nonesuch label
Classical (Romantic)

SIde D as "B-side" of Side A Recording also released by Guilde Internationale Du Disque, and Concert Hall, as SMS 2612: L'Enfance Du Christ, Op.25 L'Enfrance Du Christ Original monophonic release not found. States on LP sleeves: "A Monophonic Recording Electronically Rechanneled for Stereo Effect" This remastering was done by Pete Helffrich (in the US, for Nonesuch), so the European Stereo releases may have been parallel licences derived from this master. Error in Deadwax numerals of Side A, corrected. No additional modifiers in any of the run-out matrices. A first pressing of this master? From gatefold interior right side, lower right corner: A Tono (Zurich) production / licensed for sale in U.S.A. and Canada only export to & distribution in other countries outside these countries is strictly forbidden) Coordinator: Teresa Sterne Art Director: William S. Harvey Cover Art: Guy Billout Cover Design: Robert L. Heimall 4-page 11" x 11.5" insert of libretto in French & English (translated by Teresa Sterne) Guilde Internationale Du Disque release includes "Grand Prix du Disques" sticker. See release history and critical appreciation of this treasured performance no longer available new, at: http://www.classicalmusicguide.com/viewtopic.php?t=32653 Nonesuch address (stated twice) at time of release: 1855 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10023 Nonesuch address on LP sleeves: 15 Columbus Circle, New York, N.Y. 10023 Sequence of Nonesuch catalogue numbers HB-730xx establishes 1974 as the latest likely year of release, This is supported by the usage of this sleeve design and the 15 Columbus Circle address as seen in these representative releases from 1972-1974: The New Trumpet Music For Flute & Tape An earlier release data is possible but not supported by the HB-730xx catalog entries that have been dated.

Musicians

	Hector Berlioz , 1803-1869 FR album by
	Jean Martinon , 1910-1976 FR conductor, album by
	Chœur de Radio France , FR chorus, album by
	Orchestre National De France , FR orchestra, album by
	Claude Calès voc, *1934 FR baritone vocals, joseph
	Jean-Pierre Brossmann voc, baritone vocals, polydorus
	Juan Soumagnas bass vocals, father of the ishmaelite family
	Roger Soyer voc, *1939 FR bass vocals, herod
	Pete Helffrich , lacquer cut by
	Jane Berbié voc, *1931 FR mezzo-soprano vocals, mary
	Robert Andreozzi , tenor vocals, centurion
	Alain Vanzo voc, 1928-2002 FR tenor vocals, narrator

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