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Good and evil and all things in between

Hector Berlioz' Symphonie fantastique portrays everything from a poet's longing for his beloved to the inferno of a witches' Sabbath. Popularized by Disney's Fantasia, Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain casts an even more harrowing spell, while Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice imagines the spectacle of a magician's workshop amok when the inept assistant summons the spirits to do his chores. All three works are performed by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

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Essential Classics showcases premier performances. Each release features sterling sound quality, comprehensive liner notes, and a detailed description of the performance on the back of the CD, providing an easy-to-grasp explanation of the significance of those particular works.