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鈥淚 shall enchant your eyes and ears鈥︹�� What would you trade for your wildest dreams? In medieval Germany, the young scholar Faust makes the deadliest possible bargain, but he has one hell of a time discovering the price. Half grand opera, half roof-raising choral-orchestral spectacular, 'The Damnation of Faust' caused a scandal at its premiere in 1846.

And make no mistake: with its supernatural story and irresistible melodies, Berlioz鈥檚 鈥渄ramatic legend鈥� remains one of nineteenth century music鈥檚 most deliciously sinful treats. Guest conductor Dinis Sousa has a special flair with choral music; tonight, with an all-star cast and the massed voices of the 麻豆社 Symphony Chorus, he launches a series of Faust-inspired classics with a masterpiece in which the Devil really does have all the best tunes.