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The Life of Hector Berlioz as Written by Himself in His Letters and Memoirs - cover

The Life of Hector Berlioz as Written by Himself in His Letters and Memoirs

Hector Berlioz

Translator Katharine F. Boult

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

Here, the author provides us with a biography of Hector Berlioz, 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 works of hybrid genres such as the "dramatic symphony" Roméo et Juliette and the "dramatic legend" La Damnation de Faust.
Available since: 12/09/2023.
Print length: 227 pages.

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