Berlioz and Poulenc Symphonie Fantastique / Les Biches
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Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique
Poulenc Les Biches
Junichi Hirokami conductor
Junichi Hirokami was Principal Guest conductor of the RLPO from 1997 to 2001. His performances with the orchestra are renowned for their excitement, passion and commitment, as well as their poetry and delicacy, qualities admirably captured on this album.
Junichi chose two French masterpieces for his first album with the RLPO, both by enigmatic, highly individual artists who made their names with these youthful compositions.
Our booklet includes Berlioz' own programme for the Symphonie Fantastique; excerpts from essays by Schumann and Fetis, and thought-provoking quotes about the music by many notable musicians.
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The Telegraph Review
"...an unreservedly warm welcome is due to this coupling of two French Masterpieces, conducted by Junichi Hirokami. He obtains crisp and witty playing of Les Biches, the woodwind and brass particularly relishing their opportunities.
The Symphonie Fantastique also receives a vivid and poetic performance... Another feature is the excellent and lavish documentation. Highly recommended."