Rebel of the Week: Hector Berlioz Hector Berlioz, born in 1803 in France, was a trailblazing composer whose innovative spirit transformed the landscape of classical music. Often cited as a pioneer of Romanticism, Berlioz was a true revolutionary in the realm of orchestral composition. With his defiance of classical traditions and his innovative approach to orchestration, Berlioz's works are characterized by their dramatic intensity, rich textures, and bold use of instrumental color. His King Lea

Love or lust? Sweet dream or bad trip? Symphonie Fantastique is not a love story. It’s a self-portrait of 27-year-old Hector Berlioz, and his self-destructive passion for a young woman he’s never even met. Experience the one-of-a-kind masterpiece piece Leonard Bernstein once called the first psychedelic symphony https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/1920-concerts-pdps/1920-classical/wk-15/ | The Cleveland Orchestra

116K views · 10K reactions | Remembering the great Hector BERLIOZ on his birthday! Here's an extract of his Symphonie Fantastique with François-Xavier ROTH, conductor & Les Siècles | Mezzo | Facebook