Ascolto,penso e scrivo chiedendomi retoricamente perche mai tutti gli audiofili del mondo posseggono almeno tre o quattro incisioni diverse della sinfonia fantastica di berlioz. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. In 1827, berlioz saw harriet smithson for the first time, playing ophelia in a production of hamlet. Hector berlioz, sinfonia fantastica claudio abbado. This hybrid sacd of hector berliozs symphonie fantastique was recorded live in three concerts by daniele gatti and the royal concertgebouw orchestra in early 2016. Ed io, audiofilo impenitente, non sono da meno, possedendo otto diverse incisioni. And since its available for download via itunes, you can satisfy your craving for instant berlioz gratification. This is transformed in the following movements, as he experiences a festive party, a stroll in the. Hector berlioz symphonie fantastique lyrics and tracklist. He specified huge orchestral forces for some of his works, and. Berlioz made significant contributions to the modern orchestra with his treatise on instrumentation. The story of hector berliozs symphonie fantastique classic fm. The symphonie fantastique is a symphony written by the french composer hector berlioz.
Berlioz was stunned hearing beethoven, this is a symphony written at the time of beethoven and schumann and not composed with the long smooth blended lines of late wagner. The story of hector berliozs symphonie fantastique. The love story behind berliozs symphonie fantastique. Widely considered to be the recording of this magical work.
Berlioz uses the huge orchestra to create the sense of suspension of time that intimacy can bring. Smithsons career was on the rocks and she was an alcoholic. Hector berliozs symphonie fantastique the most innovative symphony of the 19th century was born from diabolical passions. Episode in the life of an artist in five sections op. This movement was the most difficult to compose for berlioz. This hybrid sacd of hector berlioz s symphonie fantastique was recorded live in three concerts by daniele gatti and the royal concertgebouw orchestra in early 2016. The cd contains two versions of the explosive finale, one with real church bells. A master orchestrator, berlioz wrote a part in his symphonie fantastique for the bass ophicleide, a brass instrument that looks like a cross between a bassoon and saxophone, with long, coneshaped tubing and a mouthpiece similar to a trombones. An episode in the life of an artist, in five parts, op.
Symphonies symphonie fantastique, h 48 harold en italie, h 68 romeo et juliette, h 79 grande symphonie funebre et triomphale, h 80. Berliozs debt to beethoven makes ticciatis performance seem like a sequel to the outstanding cycle of beethoven symphonies the sco recorded with charles mackerras in 2006. Especially the third movement that can be played too monotonously and become boring is. The first performance was at the paris conservatoire on 5 december 1830. Hector berlioz wrote his first symphony, called symphonie fantastique, in 1830. My concert band arrangement of the fourth movement from symphony fantastique by hector berlioz. Symphonie fantastique has an enduring popularity and gives us a musical memoir of berliozs infatuation with smithson. Sample riccardo mutis recording with the philadelphia orchestra at any point and you might conclude this is the kind of noholdsbarred performance the symphonie fantastique needs there are terrific moments. Hopelessly smitten, he turned his entire life upside down to meet her. Berlioz was horrified by the process of dissection, and, despite his fathers disapproval read more louis hector berlioz 11th december 18038th march 1869 was a french romantic composer best known for the symphonie fantastique, first performed in 1830, and for his requiem grande messe. The recording has wide dynamic range and good bass, but noticeably less warmth than dgs usual studio standard. Berliozs greatest interpreter of modern times recorded the symphonie fantastique three times, but this most recent version is the most gripping and satisfying, deftly treading a fine line between selfrevelation and selfindulgence. Symphonie fantastique tells the autobiographical story of the composers love for smithson and his emotional torment. He specified huge orchestral forces for some of his works, and conducted.
Operas les francsjuges, h 23 benvenuto cellini, h 76 les troyens, h 3 beatrice et benedict, h 8. Berlioz kojian and utah symphony symphonie fantastique. They finally married in october 1833, but the marriage was ultimately doomed, the pair separating a decade later. Choose from hector berlioz sheet music for such popular songs as dream of a witches sabbath excerpt, the shepherds farewell, and the shepherds farewell to the holy family. The greatest versions of berliozs symphonie fantastique. For example 602 m128 means that this performer offers a mp3 file of 128kbps that takes 6 minutes and two seconds. Symphonie fantastique berlioz simple english wikipedia. Larghetto allegro download download 19 files download 9 original. Berlioz, orchestra sinfonica di bamberg, jonel perlea sinfonia fantastica op. At the end of each line you find more information about the music of that specific performer.
Click on the button to go to the page where you can download the music. Symphonie fantastique jansons berliner philharmoniker duration. The word ophicleide in greek literally means serpent with keys. Especially the third movement that can be played too monotonously and become boring is here full of excitement. In the opening movement the young musician first sees the woman of his dreams. Thanks to the careful selection of the best takes and rcos superb engineering, this multichannel presentation of the symphony is a fine addition to the catalog, despite its rather conventional interpretation. The score reveals the different techniques berlioz used to paint an everchanging portrait of. Berlioz, orchestra sinfonica di bamberg, jonel perlea.
The cd contains two versions of the explosive finale, one with. Music fueled by desire hector berlioz symphony fantastique. Their son louis was born the following year but the couple separated. One of the most representative pieces of the early romantic period, it is still very popular with concert audiences worldwide. Hector berlioz, symphonie fantastique sinfonia fantastica, op. It is an important piece of the early romantic period. Hector berlioz s symphonie fantastique the most innovative symphony of the 19th century was born from diabolical passions.
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