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Berlioz: Cyclical Work of Symphonie Fantastique

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Berlioz: Cyclical Work of Symphonie Fantastique

There are times throughout the history of musical evolution that we find composers who look to break the traditional methods of performance. Composers like Leoninus in Paris, Scarlatti of Italy, and of course Johann Sebastian Bach have all left their mark upon the history books of music. There are also times in which these composers go above and beyond composing great music but they also seem to invent new styles and forms in the process. There are few who exemplified this amazing ability better than Hector Berlioz. Born of a physician in France, Berlioz utilized his passion and taught himself how to play and compose music. He studied textbooks and began to master the foundations of harmony. After giving himself over to the ...

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