Catalogue # BISSACD1800

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Berlioz:
\nSymphonie fantastique, Op. 14
\nLa mort de Cléopâtre

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Anna Caterina Antonacci (soprano)

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Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin

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SACD

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In a very short time, Yannick Nézet-Séguin has become one of the\nmost sought-after young conductors in the world, popular with\norchestras and audiences alike. Recently named as Music Director\nDesignate of the Philadelphia Orchestra, he succeeded Valery\nGergiev as Music Director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra\nin 2008. He is also Chief Guest Conductor of the London\nPhilharmonic Orchestra.

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For the first of four projected discs with BIS, Nézet-Séguin and\nhis Rotterdam players have recorded Hector Berlioz’ masterpiece\nSymphonie fantastique, in a full-blooded and luxurious performance\nwhich at the same time respects the work’s classical\nproportions

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The work is here followed by the ‘lyrical scene’ Cléopâtre\n(often referred to as La Mort de Cléopâtre), composed shortly\nbefore as Berlioz’ entry in the competition for the prestigious\nPrix de Rome.

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Performing the part of Cleopatra is the electrifying soprano\nAnna Caterina Antonacci in one of her rare appearances on disc.

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