Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, London Symphony Chorus, Karen Cargill, John Irvin, Christopher Purves, Jonathan Lemalu Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust

Half grand opera, half roof-raising choral- orchestral spectacular, Berlioz’s ‘The Damnation of Faust’ caused a scandal in 1846 when it was first performed, and with its supernatural story and thumping good melodies, it’s still one of 19th century music’s most rivetingly sinful treats.