Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25
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HECTOR BERLIOZ
Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25
Véronique Gens, Alastair Miles, Yann Beuron, Stephan Loges / Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Robin Ticciati
[ Linn SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD ]
Release Date: Thursday 10 October 2013
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Robin Ticciati's Berlioz recordings have received many accolades: Critics' Choice 'Sound of 2012' (The Independent), 'Classical CD of the Week' (Sunday Times), 'Disc of the Week' (BBC Radio 3 'CD Review'), No. 3 in The Sunday Times' Best Classical Albums of 2012 list and 'Recording of the Month' (Gramophone).
Ticciati cements his reputation as an outstanding Berliozian with his latest recording, L'enfance du Christ, featuring the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Ticciati is a regular guest conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, widely considered to be one of Europe's leading orchestras. The SRSO has won many Swedish and international awards including a GRAMMY and has made several GRAMMY-nominated recordings.
The SRSO Chorus are a phenomenal ensemble; one of the best large-scale choruses in Europe.
"it goes without saying that Linn's recorded sound and beautiful packaging are outstanding, including the two booklet essays. Texts and translations are included, too. This L'enfance serves only to enhance Ticciati's reputation, and is worthy of comparison with any in the catalogue." (MusicWeb Recording of the Month Feb 2014)
"Beuron, still probably France's finest lyric tenor, a compelling Recitant with open, ardent tones and warm delivery...Miles is a splendidly anguished but restrained Herod and benign Ishmaelite, singing decent French...Ticciati's conducting is warm and vivid, and his textures translucent." BBC Music Magazine, December 2013 ****
"This is as fine a performance of Berlioz's triptych as I have heard. Its delicacy of colour is matched by its expressive intensity. Under Ticciati's direction, the excellent Swedish choir and orchestra capture the essence of the work" Sunday Times, 1st December 2013
"The Swedish Radio Choir sings with terrific gusto...Right from the opening bars, with those strange, harmonium-like sonorities that the woodwind produce, you have complete confidence that Ticciati understands the Berlioz hinterland...a first-rate, affecting performance and a timely seasonal release." The Telegraph, 5th December 2013 *****
"Ticciati's best contributions to the score are his unfussy approach and steady pace...In colouring or phrasing, nothing is overdone...Gens, warm and tasty as toast, gives us a Mary of flesh, blood, and supple beauty...All in all, this is a release fit for anyone's Christmas stocking." The Times, 6th December 2013 ****
"this new [recording] is beautifully fluid, flexible and transparent. Robin Ticciati and his soloists shape the lines responsively and warmly...Beuron here has warmth and vivid drama...the Swedish Radio Choir is truly transcendent in the ethereal apotheosis." The Observer, 8th December 2013 ****
"Ticciati avoids any longeurs or clumsy transitions between the tableaux, taking the Shepherds' Farewell at a true allegretto, thereby making the slower, final verse all the more poignant...The highlight, though, is the exquisite singing of the lady angels" Gramophone Magazine, December 2013
"Ticciati's direction of the score is very sure footed; he conveys the nuances of this very subtle score and he also puts across its spirit very well....this set offers further evidence of [his] impressive credentials as a Berlioz interpreter." MusicWeb International, 16th December 2013
