Harold en Italie (Harold in Italy)

Hector Berlioz

Nobuko Imai / Sir Colin Davis / London Symphony Orchestra

1975

The top choice from a consummate Berlioz interpreter. 'Beautifully balanced, beautifully played, just really immaculate.' Both the beauty and the drama come out wonderfully.

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Donald McInnes / Leonard Bernstein / Orchestre National de France

1976

A good complement to the Davis. Bernstein provides more dramatic impetus, putting on 'more of the interpretive hat' in telling the story.

William Primrose / Serge Koussevitzky / Boston Symphony Orchestra

1944 1944 recording, but sounds 'very full and strong' in the Dutton transfer.

For those who want more drama and passion. A 'big-boned, warm-hearted, passionate, dramatic version' with more 'gusto,' especially in the finale.