London Symphony Orchestra / Davis,Sir Colin Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique/Shepherds' Farwell CD

Berlioz's greatest interpreter of modern times recorded it three times, but this most recent version is the most gripping and satisfying, deftly treading a fine line between self-revelation and self-indulgence. The volcanic outpourings of feeling are as intense as they should be, yet in the quieter moments - Davis achieves a wonderfully expressive pianissimo, in which every detail seems to convey meaning'

1. Berlioz: Shepherd's Farewell (L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25) 2. Romantic Excerpt (Romeo ; Juliette, Op. 17) Scene 1c "Premiers transports que nul n'oublie!" 3. Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 I Reveries - Passions 4. II Un Bal 5. III Scene aux champs 6. IV Marche au supplice 7. V Songe d'une nuit de sabbat