Hector Berlioz
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.
The Orchestral Conductor: Theory of His Art
Discover the secrets to unlocking a masterpiece, as a guide illuminates the path for conductors to transform notes on a page into a breathtaking symphony.
By Hector Berlioz
The life of Hector Berlioz as written by himself in his letters and memoirs
Witness an intimate account of a classical music icon's passion, struggles, and triumphs as he defies expectations and forges his own path.
By Hector Berlioz
Index of the Project Gutenberg Prose Works of Hector Berlioz
Enter the world of a 19th-century composer as he muses on music, critiques his peers, and reveals his personal journey.
By Hector Berlioz