Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Overture to Beatrice and Benedict – review

Scottish CO/Ticciati(Linn)Robin Ticciati's first disc with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is devoted to the composer who has featured prominently in his programmes since he became their principal conductor in 2009. Few previous recordings of the Symphonie Fantastique will have used such a modest string section, but the transparency and lightness of touch Ticciati achieves is a real bonus. Only in the finale, when the brass and percussion threaten to overwhelm everything, is there any hint of an ...

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