Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869), French early Romantic composer. Famous works: Symphonie Fantastique (1830), La Marche Hongroise (1841), Les Troyens (1863).
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A reconstruction of Berlioz's Paris, using original photos of and commentary on buildings associated with Berlioz.
Scores which may be both viewed and played on line as midi files.
Includes biography, catalogs of musical and literary works, of works, and articles [English, French]
Brief biography and caricature with summaries of orchestral music, choral works, and operas with recommended recordings.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. Over 20 complete works offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
Find A Grave listing with birth and death dates, summary of important works, portrait photo, pictures of tomb, cemetery information, and interactive memorial.
The Lied and Song Texts Page has the lyrics of 27 Berlioz mélodies and chansons, some with an English translation.
Biographical sketch tracing his movement from outsider to practical definition of French Romanticism, summaries of orchestral, choral, and operatic works, and Naxos discography.
Wikipedia article with biography, legacy, musical influence and works, literary accomplishments, publication, internal references to related people and topics, links, and pictures.
Filmography showing cinematic use of his works with biography and trivia from the Internet Movie Database.
Information about performances and recordings of Les Troyens.
Biographical information noting unlikely beginnings, financial struggles, critical acclaim, depression and withdrawal from composing, and selected works.
Find A Grave listing with birth and death dates, summary of important works, portrait photo, pictures of tomb, cemetery information, and interactive memorial.
The Lied and Song Texts Page has the lyrics of 27 Berlioz mélodies and chansons, some with an English translation.
Biographical sketch tracing his movement from outsider to practical definition of French Romanticism, summaries of orchestral, choral, and operatic works, and Naxos discography.
Brief biography and caricature with summaries of orchestral music, choral works, and operas with recommended recordings.
Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. Over 20 complete works offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
Includes biography, catalogs of musical and literary works, of works, and articles [English, French]
Information about performances and recordings of Les Troyens.
Wikipedia article with biography, legacy, musical influence and works, literary accomplishments, publication, internal references to related people and topics, links, and pictures.
Filmography showing cinematic use of his works with biography and trivia from the Internet Movie Database.
A reconstruction of Berlioz's Paris, using original photos of and commentary on buildings associated with Berlioz.
Scores which may be both viewed and played on line as midi files.
Biographical information noting unlikely beginnings, financial struggles, critical acclaim, depression and withdrawal from composing, and selected works.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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