Barbirolli made two earlier recordings of Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique in 1947 (mono) and 1958 (early stereo), both with the Halle Orchestra. This new live recording with the SWF orchestra in Baden-Baden from 1969 is in state-of-the-art stereo sound and does full justice to Berlioz's wonderful score. Likewise, Haydn's Symphony No.83 the Hen always remained a Barbirolli favorite. He first recorded it in 1949 in mono but here it is captured in excellent stereo 20 years later and released in 2013 for the first time.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83, "La Poule" (The Hen): I. Allegro Spiritoso
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83, "La Poule" (The Hen): II. Andante
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83, "La Poule" (The Hen): III. Menuet - Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83, "La Poule" (The Hen): IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14: I. Reveries: Largo - Passions: Allegro Agitato E Appassionato Assai
Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14: II. Un Bal (Valse): Allegro Non Troppo
III. Scene Aux Champs: Adagio
Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14: IV. Marche Au Supplice: Allegretto Non Troppo
Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14: V. Songe D'une Nuit Du Sabbat: Larghetto - Allegro

UPC: 5060244551053
Label: Ica Classics
Release Date: 9.24.13
Format: CD

South West German Radio Symphony Orchestra, Baden-Baden - Legacy: Sir John Barbirolli (CD)