Hector Berlioz

Hector Berlioz

Biography Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869)

French Romantic composer

Was born on 11 dec 1803.
Died on 08 mar 1869, at 65 years old.
Origin country France
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French Romantic composer, best known for his compositions Symphonie fantastique and Grande Messe des morts (Requiem). Berlioz made great contributions to the modern orchestra with his Treatise on Instrumentation and by utilizing huge orchestral forces for his works; as a conductor, he performed several concerts with over 1, 000 musicians. At the other extreme, he also composed around 50 songs for voice and piano.
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Hector Berlioz

The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also...

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Hector Berlioz

At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty...

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Hector Berlioz

Love cannot express the idea of music, while music may...

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Hector Berlioz

Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all...

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