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| The themes of love and desire that define Berlioz’s music also resonate in this painting by Thomas Gainsborough. |
Hector Berlioz (1803–1869) was one of the most innovative figures of the Romantic era, radically transforming orchestral writing and musical expression. His work is characterized by dramatic intensity, imaginative scope, and a strong connection to literature, often serving as a source of inspiration.
His output includes symphonies, operas, large-scale choral works, and vocal compositions, with a particular emphasis on dramatic and programmatic forms. The following is a representative selection of his most significant works.
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Operas
- Benvenuto Cellini, Op. 23
- Les Troyens
- Béatrice et Bénédict
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Symphonic Works
- Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14
- Symphonie funèbre et triomphale, Op. 15
- Harold in Italy, Op. 16
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Orchestral Works (Overtures & Pieces)
- Waverley Overture, Op. 1
- Les Francs-juges, Overture, Op. 3
- King Lear, Op. 4
- Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9
- Le corsaire, Op. 21
- Rêverie et Caprice, Op. 8
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Choral / Dramatic Works
- Grande messe des morts, Op. 5
- Te Deum, Op. 22
- La damnation de Faust, Op. 24
- Lélio, ou le retour à la vie, Op. 14b
- Roméo et Juliette, Op. 17
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Vocal Music
- Les nuits d’été, Op. 7
- La mort de Cléopâtre
- Le roi de Thulé
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🔎 Work Analyses of Hector Berlioz on MusiLLection
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