Compil. US 1992 on RCA Victor Gold Seal label
Classical (Romantic)
Total Playing Time: Disc 1—57:03 Disc 2—70:04 Berlioz: NBC broadcasts of February 9 and 16, 1947, in Studio 8-H, New York City (Queen Mab Scherzo from NBC broadcast of November 10, 1951, in Carnegie Hall) L'Arlésienne: NBC broadcast of September 19, 1943, in Studio 8-H Carmen: Recorded August 5, 1952, in Carnegie Hall Cover photo: © 1991, Robert Hupka Libretto translation © 1953, Jacques Barzun © 1992, BMG Music ℗ 1992, BMG Music Made in U.S.A. Printed in USA CDs come packaged in a fatbox multi-CD jewel case, housed in a cardboard slipcase, and includes a 36-page booklet containing photographs, libretto in French and English, and notes in English, German, French and Italian.
![]() | Hector Berlioz , 1803-1869 FR album by, composed by |
![]() | Georges Bizet p, 1838-1875 FR album by, composed by |
![]() | Arturo Toscanini vc, 1867-1957 IT conductor, album by, arranged by |
![]() | NBC Symphony Orchestra , US orchestra, album by |
![]() | Jacques Barzun , liner notes, translated by, roméo et juliette text |
![]() | Byword , GB liner notes, translations |
![]() | NBC Symphony Orchestra And Chorus , orchestra, chorus |
![]() | Nicola Moscona voc, 1907-1975 GR soloist, bass vocals |
![]() | Gladys Swarthout voc, 1900-1969 US soloist, mezzo-soprano vocals |
![]() | John Garris , 1914-1949 DE soloist, tenor vocals |
![]() | Adrian Cosentini transferred by |
![]() | Seth Winner , transferred by |
![]() | Emile Deschamps , 1791-1871 FR adapted by (text) |
![]() | William Shakespeare , 1564-1616 GB words by |
J. J. Stelmach art direction |
Peter Wilhousky chorus master |
Irving Kolodin liner notes |
Mortimer H. Frank liner notes |
Robert Hupka photography by, cover photo |
John Pfeiffer reissue producer |
Jon M. Samuels remastered by, engineer |
Nathaniel S. Johnson remastered by, supervised by |
Hector Berlioz |
Georges Bizet |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Roméo Et Juliette, Op. 17, 1ère Partie | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | Hector Berlioz | 18:18 |
2 | Introduction, Prologue | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 4:34 | |
3 | D'Anciennes Haines Endormies | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 4:24 | |
4 | Premiers Transports Que Nul N'Oublie! | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 6:02 | |
5 | Bientôt De Roméo La Pâle Rêverie | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 3:12 | |
6 | 2ème Partie | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 38:34 | |
7 | Roméo Seul | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 5:10 | |
8 | Tristesse | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 1:32 | |
9 | Bruits Lontains De Concert Et De Bal | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 0:26 | |
10 | Grande Fête Chez Capulet | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 5:39 | |
11 | Nuit Serein | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 3:13 | |
12 | Scène D'Amour | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 14:09 | |
13 | Scherzo: La Reine Mab | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 8:12 | |
14 | 3ème Partie | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 34:24 | |
15 | Convoi Funèbre De Juliette | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 8:59 | |
16 | Roméo Au Tombeau Des Capulets | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 1:33 | |
17 | Invocation | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 3:50 | |
18 | Réveil De Juliette | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 1:00 | |
19 | Mort Des Deux Amants | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 1:19 | |
20 | Quoi! Roméo De Retour! | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 1:10 | |
21 | Je Vais Dévoiler Le Mystère | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 2:38 | |
22 | Pauvre Enfants Que Je Pleure | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 8:43 | |
23 | Jurez Donc Par L'Auguste Symbole | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 5:04 | |
24 | L'Arlésienne: Suite | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | Georges Bizet | 22:43 |
25 | Overture | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 6:22 | |
26 | Menuetto | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 2:47 | |
27 | Adagietto | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 2:24 | |
28 | Pastorale | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 6:31 | |
29 | Carillon | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | 4:24 | |
30 | Carmen: Suite | Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet / Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra | Georges Bizet | 12:33 |