Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) was a French composer. He set the poems of Théophile Gautier, which makes up the song-cycle Les Nuits d'Eté. Originally the singer was accompanied by piano alone; the orchestral accompaniment was later added.
This recording is performed by the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, José Van Dam, solo.
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