Symphonie fantastique, Op 14 (Berlioz)
from Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique & other works (CDA68324)
1 Rêveries – Passions [15'16]
2 Un bal [6'22]
3 Scène aux champs [16'07]
4 Marche au supplice [7'10]
5 Songe d'une nuit de sabbat [9'52]
54 minutes 47 seconds 5 tracks
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