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
Quotes by Hector BerliozFrench 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.

Every composer knows the anguish and despair occasioned...
Quote by Hector Berlioz about music, forgetness, despair, time

Love cannot express the idea of music, while music may...
Quote by Hector Berlioz about music, idea, love

At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty...
Quote by Hector Berlioz about modesty

The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also...
Quote by Hector Berlioz about talent, bad luck, good luck