Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25 (The Childhood of Christ)

This page lists all recordings of L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25 (The Childhood of Christ), by Hector Berlioz (1803-69) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

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Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25

Von Otter, Cachemaille, Van Dam, Bastin & Rolfe-Johnson

Monteverdi Choir & Orchestre de l’Opera de Lyon, John Eliot Gardiner

“John Eliot Gardiner in his vivid reading also has the advantage of fine modern recording… very well balanced and atmospheric. Anne Sofie von Otter’s Mary is outstanding, singing with rapt simplicity.” (Penguin Guide, 3 Stars)

Warner Classics - 2564697646

(CD - 2 discs)

£13.49 (£11.48 ex. VAT)

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Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25

Yann Beuron (narrator/centurion), Karen Cargill (Marie), William Dazeley (Joseph), Matthew Rose (Herod) & Peter Rose (Father/Polydorus)

London Symphony Orchestra & Tenebrae Choir, Sir Colin Davis

"Sustaining a mood of angelic sweetness for nearly two hours is quite a challenge, but this wonderful performance brought it off. Everything seemed to be just right - the chorus, the choice of soloists, the delicate but pointed orchestral sound. And of course the conductor, Colin Davis, who has long been Berlioz's champion on this earth … the real core of this performance was the wonderful chorus, Tenebrae" Daily Telegraph Concert Review

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LSO Live - LSO0606

(SACD - 2 discs)

£13.49 (£11.48 ex. VAT)

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Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25

Jean Rigby (mezzo soprano), Alastair Miles (bass), Gerald Finley (baritone), John Aler (tenor), Gwynne Howell (bass), Peter Evans (tenor), Robert Poulton (baritone)

Corydon Singers & Orchestra, St Paul's Cathedral Choristers, Matthew Best

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Hyperion - CDA66991/2

(CD - 2 discs)

£25.99 (£22.12 ex. VAT)

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Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25

Véronique Gens, Paul Agnew, Olivier Lallouette, Laurent Naouri & Frédéric Caton

La Chapelle Royale Orchestre des Champs Elysées & Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe

"From its initial release, this 1997 L'Enfance du Christ has commanded pride of place among favorite versions ... Superb cast, spellbinding chorus. The upshot is sheer enchantment...An ideal gift.An absolute classic." Fanfare

Harmonia Mundi Christmas Edition - HMX2971632/33

(CD - 2 discs)

£15.99 (£13.61 ex. VAT)

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