There are at least two artists sharing the name Berlioz:
1) Louis He… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists sharing the name Berlioz:
1) Louis Hector Berlioz (11th December 1803–8th March 1869) was a French Romantic composer best known for the Symphonie fantastique, first performed in 1830, and for his Requiem - Grande messe des morts - of 1837, with its tremendous resources that include four antiphonal brass choirs. Berlioz was born in France at La Côte-Saint-André in the département of Isère, between Lyon and Grenoble. His father was a physician, and young Hector was sent to Paris to study medicine at the age of eighteen. Berlioz was horrified by the process of dissection, and, despite his father's disapproval, he abandoned his career path in medicine to study music a year later. He then attended the Paris Conservatoire studying opera and composition.
He became identified early on with the French romantic movement. Among his friends were writers such as Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, and Honoré de Balzac. Later, Théophile Gautier wrote, "Hector Berlioz seems to me to form with Hugo and Delacroix, the Trinity of Romantic Art."
Berlioz is said to have been innately romantic, experiencing emotions deeply from early childhood. This manifested itself in his weeping at passages of Virgil as a child, and later in a series of love affairs. At the age of 23, his unrequited (at first) love for the Irish Shakespearean actress Harriet Constance Smithson was the inspiration for his Symphonie fantastique. In 1830, the same year as the symphony's premiere, Berlioz won the Prix de Rome.
Berlioz's letters were considered so overly passionate by Smithson that she initially refused his advances. The symphony which these emotions are said to inspire was received as startling and vivid. The autobiographic nature of this piece of program music was also considered sensational at the time. After his return to Paris from his two years study in Rome, he finally married Smithson when she had finally attended a performance of the Symphonie Fantastique. She quickly realized that it was his depiction of his passionate letters to her. However, after only a few years, the relationship quickly fell apart. (Kamien 242)
During his lifetime, Berlioz was more famous as a conductor than a composer. He regularly toured Germany and England where he conducted operas and symphonic music, both his own and music composed by others. He met virtuoso violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini a few times and, according to Berlioz's memoirs, Paganini offered him 20,000 francs after he saw Harold in Italy performed live as the money was intended as a reward for writing a viola piece for the violin virtuoso to perform as his own.
Hector Berlioz is buried in the Cimetiere de Montmartre with his two wives, Harriet Smithson (died 1854) and Marie Recio (died 1862).
1) Berlioz is an up-and-coming jazztronica/ jazz house/ nu-jazz/ smooth jazz artist. With a contemporary approach to blending jazz, electronic, and house music elements, Berlioz brings an unique sound to the music scene. Known for their infectious beats, grooves, and improvisations, Berlioz is gaining recognition for their captivating live performances and innovative studio productions. They have released several singles and EPs, showcasing their evolving style and musical versatility.
1) Louis He… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists sharing the name Berlioz:
1) Louis Hector Berlioz (11th December 1803–8th March 1869) was a French Romantic composer best known for the Symphonie fantastique, first performed in 1830, and for his Requiem - Grande messe des morts - of 1837, with its tremendous resources that include four antiphonal brass choirs. Berlioz was born in France at La Côte-Saint-André in the département of Isère, between Lyon and Grenoble. His father was a physician, and young Hector was sent to Paris to study medicine at the age of eighteen. Berlioz was horrified by the process of dissection, and, despite his father's disapproval, he abandoned his career path in medicine to study music a year later. He then attended the Paris Conservatoire studying opera and composition.
He became identified early on with the French romantic movement. Among his friends were writers such as Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, and Honoré de Balzac. Later, Théophile Gautier wrote, "Hector Berlioz seems to me to form with Hugo and Delacroix, the Trinity of Romantic Art."
Berlioz is said to have been innately romantic, experiencing emotions deeply from early childhood. This manifested itself in his weeping at passages of Virgil as a child, and later in a series of love affairs. At the age of 23, his unrequited (at first) love for the Irish Shakespearean actress Harriet Constance Smithson was the inspiration for his Symphonie fantastique. In 1830, the same year as the symphony's premiere, Berlioz won the Prix de Rome.
Berlioz's letters were considered so overly passionate by Smithson that she initially refused his advances. The symphony which these emotions are said to inspire was received as startling and vivid. The autobiographic nature of this piece of program music was also considered sensational at the time. After his return to Paris from his two years study in Rome, he finally married Smithson when she had finally attended a performance of the Symphonie Fantastique. She quickly realized that it was his depiction of his passionate letters to her. However, after only a few years, the relationship quickly fell apart. (Kamien 242)
During his lifetime, Berlioz was more famous as a conductor than a composer. He regularly toured Germany and England where he conducted operas and symphonic music, both his own and music composed by others. He met virtuoso violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini a few times and, according to Berlioz's memoirs, Paganini offered him 20,000 francs after he saw Harold in Italy performed live as the money was intended as a reward for writing a viola piece for the violin virtuoso to perform as his own.
Hector Berlioz is buried in the Cimetiere de Montmartre with his two wives, Harriet Smithson (died 1854) and Marie Recio (died 1862).
1) Berlioz is an up-and-coming jazztronica/ jazz house/ nu-jazz/ smooth jazz artist. With a contemporary approach to blending jazz, electronic, and house music elements, Berlioz brings an unique sound to the music scene. Known for their infectious beats, grooves, and improvisations, Berlioz is gaining recognition for their captivating live performances and innovative studio productions. They have released several singles and EPs, showcasing their evolving style and musical versatility.
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01La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 1: Scène 1. "Le vieil hiver a fait place au printemps"6:26London Symphony Orchestra
02La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 1: Ronde des Paysans. "Les bergers quittent" - Scène 2. "Mais d'un éclat guerrier"4:21London Symphony Orchestra
04La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Scène 3. "Sans regrets j'ai quitté les riantes campagnes"5:36London Symphony Orchestra
05La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Chant de la fête de Pâques. "Christ vient de ressusciter!"5:57London Symphony Orchestra
08La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Scène 5. Choeur de buveurs. "A boire encor!"2:36London Symphony Orchestra
09La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Chanson de Brander. "Certain rat" - Fugue sur le thème de la chanson. "Amen"3:42London Symphony Orchestra
11La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Chanson de Méphistophélès. "Une puce gentille"1:25London Symphony Orchestra
13La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Scène 6. Air de Méphistophélès. "Voici des roses"2:37London Symphony Orchestra
14La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Songe de Faust. "Dors! heureux Faust"6:50London Symphony Orchestra
17La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 2: Choeurs de Soldats et Chanson d'Etudiants. "Villes entourées" - "Jam nox stellata velamina pandit"5:06London Symphony Orchestra
19La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Scène 8. Air de Faust. "Merci, doux crépuscule!"5:08London Symphony Orchestra
21La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Scène 10. "Que l'air est étouffant"3:10London Symphony Orchestra
22La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Le roi de Thulé (Chanson gothique). "Autrefois un roi de Thulé"5:36London Symphony Orchestra
23La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Scène 11. Evocation. "Esprits des flammes inconstantes"1:57London Symphony Orchestra
24La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Menuet des Follets - Scène 12. "Maintenant chantons à cette belle"6:05London Symphony Orchestra
25La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Sérénade de Méphistophélès. "Devant la maison"2:06London Symphony Orchestra
26La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Scène 13. "Grands dieux!" - Trio et choeur. (Duo:) "Ange adoré"5:45London Symphony Orchestra
27La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 3: Scène 14. "Allons, il est trop tard!" - "Je connais donc enfin"4:35London Symphony Orchestra
28La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 4: Scène 15. Romance. "D'amour l'ardente flamme"8:36London Symphony Orchestra
30La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 4: Scène 16. Invocation à la Nature. "Nature immense"5:39London Symphony Orchestra
31La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 4: Scène 17. Récitatif et Chasse. "A la voûte azurée"3:11London Symphony Orchestra
32La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 4: Scène 18. La course à l'abîme. "Dans mon choeur retentit sa voix"3:31London Symphony Orchestra
33La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 4: Scène 19. Pandaemonium. "Has! Irimiru Karabrao!" - "Tradioun marexil"4:24London Symphony Orchestra
34La Damnation de Faust, Op.24 / Part 4: Scène 20. Epilogue sur la terre. "Alors, l'enfer se tut"1:18London Symphony Orchestra
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