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Louis-Hector Berlioz [n 1] (11 December 1803 – 8 March 1869) was a French Romantic composer and conductor. His output includes orchestral works such as the Symphonie fantastique and Harold in Italy, choral pieces including the Requiem and L'Enfance du Christ, his three operas Benvenuto Cellini, Les Troyens and Béatrice et Bénédict, and ...
- Julian Rushton
- 1983
Apr 3, 2014 · French composer Hector Berlioz followed the ideals of 19th century Romanticism in musical creations such as the Symphonie fantastique and La Damnation de Faust.
Hector Berlioz was a French composer, critic, and conductor of the Romantic period, known largely for his Symphonie fantastique (1830), the choral symphony Roméo et Juliette (1839), and the dramatic piece La Damnation de Faust (1846). His last years were marked by fame abroad and hostility at home.
- Jacques Barzun
Nov 10, 2023 · Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) was the leading French composer of Romantic music, best known for his innovative Symphonie fantastique and use of large-scale orchestras and choruses in works like The Trojans opera.
- Mark Cartwright
- Hector Berlioz is known for being the most important French composer of Romantic music in the 19th century. His most famous work today is Symphonie...
- The composer Hector Berlioz was controversial because he used an expanded orchestra with innovative orchestration and use of instruments. His Roman...
- The composer Hector Berlioz struggled to make a living and gain a reputation in Paris. He was esteemed in other countries and had some successes in...
Learn about the life and music of Hector Berlioz, a French Romantic composer who broke new ground with his orchestral, operatic and choral works. Discover his passionate love affairs, his controversial conductorships and his lasting legacy.
A comprehensive site devoted to the life and works of the French composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869). Find information on his musical and literary compositions, travels, letters, influences, and legacy.
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Mar 8, 2019 · To mark the sesquicentennial of the composer's death — and a new box set of recordings — Berlioz biographer David Cairns celebrates the one-time musical misfit from France.
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