Search - Berlioz, Liszt, Argenta :: Symphonie Fantastique / Les Preludes

Believe or not one of the peak performances of this work!

Hiram Gomez Pardo | Valencia, Venezuela | 08/19/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ataulfo Argenta made an outstanding performance with this Fantastique ; the demanded atmosphere , the fairness in which the arresting mood is played , means a meticulous study of the score .

Since the first bars you notice the difference . This symphony is hard to play due his multiple temperament frecuencies . Since the onirical mood in the first movement , for leading us to the incorporean waltz which behaves much more as a macabre scherzo than a happy encounter . The third movement deeply reflexive is the key , the suggested background required for the composer is git to a perfection level .

The fourth movement is played vigorously with histamine and sinister elegance .

In the last movement the orchestra leads us to a real catharsis , the demmons must be present around the hall and Argenta reveal them .

Try to get this record and with all fairness , this version matchs with Munch Boston (fifties), Ormandy Philadelphia , Markevitch Berlin and Muti Philadelphia .

Fundamental document."