Episode 3
Donald Macleod introduces extracts from three symphonies by Berlioz - each one radically different from the others. And we hear about the relationships he had with some of his fellow artists in nineteenth century Paris, including Paganini and Wagner.
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie fantastique Op.14
Conductor: Robin TICCIATI Performer: Scottish Chamber Opera Ensemble
- LINN.
- CKD 400.
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Hector Berlioz
Romeo et Juliet - symphonie dramatique Op.17 for soloists, chorus and orchestra
Conductor: Daniel BARENBOIM Performer: Paris Orchestra.
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOP.
- 437 244-2-.
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie funebre et triomphale Op.15 for military band (strings & chorus ad lib.)
Performer: John WALLACE - Trumpet Performer: Wallace Collection
- NIMBUS.
- NI-5175.
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Hector Berlioz
3rd movement; Scene aux champs - Adagio (Symphonie fantastique Op.14 )
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Hector Berlioz
Romeo et Juliet - symphonie dramatique Op.17 for soloists, chorus and orchestra
- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Hector Berlioz
Grande symphonie fun猫bre et triomphale
- NIMBUS.
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- Wed 8 Aug 2012 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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