Chris Bonds wrote: >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 agree, Chris, Les Nuits d'ete is wonderful. One after another becomes my favorite. I tend to think that it's the finest of Berlioz' works. (Am I asking for it?) I have Regine Crispin's recording but I think it sounds a bit muddy. I have heard that it was recorded by Arleen Auger, who had one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. Does anyone have this CD? My best, Christine Rooney [log in to unmask]