Valery Gergiev conducts Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique with the London Symphony Orchestra. Waverley ouverture op. 1 / Les Films Jack Febus present ; in coproduction with LSO Live Ltd, Mezzo, Kaïros Musique, Manganelli
Featuring the acclaimed mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, this triple header includes Hector Berlioz' Waverley Overture, Les nuits d'été and Symphonie fantastique. Valery Gergiev showcases his opulent interpretation of Berlioz' landmark piece Symphonie fantastique, the story of an artist's 'hopeless love', complete with waltzes, witches and a hallucinogenic nightmare
Notes
Title from resource description page (viewed October 17, 2017)
Written in 1828
Credits
Directed by Olivier Simonnet
Performer
London Symphony Orchestra ; Valery Gergiev, conductor