Berlioz: Te Deum – Eliahu Inbal CD with Keith Lewis & Eisenberg

An encounter with Berlioz’s sacred music

Settle in and let the opening notes fill the room. Hector Berlioz’s Te Deum, conducted by Eliahu Inbal, explores a world in which the scale of large ensembles meets finely shaded expression. A recording for attentive listening and the emotional sweep of a great sacred work.

Voices, organ and orchestra together

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra is joined by tenor Keith Lewis and organist Matthias Eisenberg. The presence of voices, organ and orchestra gives the programme its contrasts and breadth. Its 8 tracks present the listed sections, including the Prélude and the Marche pour la présentation des drapeaux, identified as an appendix.

Praise and thanksgiving expressed through music

The Te Deum is a Christian hymn of praise and thanksgiving. Berlioz gives that spiritual meaning a majestic musical shape, bringing together fervour and orchestral colour. Whether you are drawn by the music, its religious significance or the performers, this album offers an inviting way into that world.

Enjoy at home or give thoughtfully

Set aside an evening to listen, choose a track after reading or share the discovery with someone close to you. Its 47 minutes and 31 seconds fit easily into a dedicated musical moment. As a birthday or Christmas present, or an addition to a classical collection, it suits admirers of Berlioz, organ music and large-scale vocal works.

The complete programme: 8 tracks

1. Te Deum
2. Tibi omnes
3. Prélude
4. Dignare
5. Christe, Rex gloriae
6. Te ergo quaesumus
7. Judex crederis
8. Marche pour la présentation des drapeaux (annexe)

Questions about your Berlioz Te Deum CD

Who conducts this recording?

Eliahu Inbal conducts the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, with tenor Keith Lewis and organist Matthias Eisenberg.

Does the programme include the Prélude and Marche?

Yes. The Prélude is track 3, and the Marche pour la présentation des drapeaux, listed as an appendix, closes the CD.

Do I need to know Berlioz to enjoy it?

No. Start with the beauty of the voices, the presence of the organ and the orchestral sound, and return to the work at your own pace.