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Index of the Project Gutenberg Prose Works of Hector Berlioz

By Hector Berlioz

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Enter the world of a 19th-century composer as he muses on music, critiques his peers, and reveals his personal journey.

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2019-03-14
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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Prose Works of Hector Berlioz" by Hector Berlioz is a collection highlighting the broad literary works of the 19th-century composer and critic. Primarily functioning as a guide, it points to Berlioz's explorations in music theory, critical analysis, and reflections on his own life, likely composed during his productive years. Included within the index are pieces like "A travers chants: études musicales," "Le chef d'orchestre: théorie de son art," and "Mémoies de Hector Berlioz," revealing Berlioz's perspectives on music, reviews of fellow composers, and private thoughts. These writings offer a look at Berlioz's ideas and journey, linking his musical creations to his written thoughts, offering a comprehensive insight into the world of music during his era.

About the Author

Louis-Hector Berlioz 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 works of hybrid genres such as the "dramatic symphony" Roméo et Juliette and the "dramatic legend" La Damnation de Faust.

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