BBC Symphony Orchestra

Berlioz’s Childhood of Christ has one sure-fire hit, the Shepherd’s Farewell, and it’s full of dramatic scenes such as The Flight into Egypt, painted with a delicacy unique in Berlioz’s output. Conductor Edward Gardner leads a wonderful cast of soloists including soprano Karen Cargill (above), plus the BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra. Ivan Hewett Barbican, London EC2 (020 7638 8891), tomorrow