Chris Bonds writes:

>I am just getting to know the orchestral song cycle Les Nuits d'ete of
>Berlioz (sorry about the lack of accents there!) Is anyone else a fan
>of this work? I think it's fantastic!

I own a discount Virgin recording of this wonderful work with Janet Baker
and Hickox conducting.  What I really like esp.  is the coupling--A
vocal/orchestral setting by Respighi called "La Sensitiva." A most
beautiful, restrained, yet colorful piece of music.  Check it out.

John Smyth