Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique: Charles Munch: RCA

Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique: Charles Munch on 180g 45RPM 2LP from Analogue Productions: Part of the RCA Living Stereo Series, Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the Original Master Tape, Pressed at QRP

Few recordings capture the spirit of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique as vividly as Charles Munch's legendary account with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Recorded at the height of RCA's Living Stereo era, this album remains a benchmark for its white-hot intensity, its luminous sound, and its perfect marriage of French flair and orchestral discipline.

Munch, one of the great Berlioz interpreters of the 20th century, led the Boston Symphony with a rare combination of precision and abandon. Under his direction, the orchestra brims with color and drama: from the tender sighs of the opening reverie to the delirious, hallucinatory "Witches' Sabbath." Every movement unfolds with theatrical sweep, reminding us why Berlioz shocked 19th-century audiences and still captivates today.

For classical music fans, this isn't just another Fantastique - it's a touchstone. RCA's engineers captured the BSO in glowing stereo sound, giving listeners the chance to hear the orchestra's brilliance as if seated in Symphony Hall. Munch's interpretation continues to be prized for its urgency, its passion, and its unapologetic sense of adventure.

Whether you're a devoted audiophile or simply want to hear Berlioz at his most electrifying, this recording delivers an experience as thrilling today as it was the day it was made.

Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original two-track master tape, cut at 45RPM, and plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings. No other editions match this for the quietest 180-gram platters available. Each reissue in the RCA Living Stereo 45RPM Series also includes a special two-panel insert.

Features:

• Analogue Productions RCA Living Stereo 45RPM Series
• 180g Vinyl
• 45RPM
• Double LP
• Remastered from the Original Master Tape & Cut at 45RPM by Bernie Grundman
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Two-Panel Insert