Sir Colin's Berlioz

Sir Colin Davis's recordings of Berlioz have become integral parts of the classical discography and his output on LSO Live includes his landmark interpretation of Les Troyens, which won the label's first Grammy Awards. 

'However many superlatives are lavished on Sir Colin Davis's new live recording of Les Troyens, nothing prepares the listener for hearing the set the first time.' Gramophone

'Colin Davis's recording of Berlioz's epic opera Les Troyens is going to shake up the classical-music industry as nothing else has in some time ... the performance is superb.' New York Times

'Colin Davis's newest recording of Les Troyens has an excitement born of the glowing sheen of perfection ... splendid by any standard.' Opera News

'A triumph.' BBC Radio 3 - CD Review

Watch Sir Colin discuss Berlioz's L'enfance du Christ, available on SACD Hybrid from our online store.