Berlioz, Louis Hector

Picture, biography.

Life, discussion of the compositions, sound files, links, bibliography.

Database of all known Berlioz compositions, by D. Kern Holoman, based on his Catalogue.

Portrait, essay on the Symphonie Fantastique, links

Biography, audio samples.

The Lied and Song Texts Page has the lyrics of 27 Berlioz mélodies and chansons, some with an English translation.

Discussion forum.

Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

Biography and selected works.

Includes biography, catalogs of musical and literary works, of works, and articles [English, French]

Online scores in SIB format [need Scorch viewer] and commentary. With links and contact information.

Biographical information noting unlikely beginnings, financial struggles, critical acclaim, depression and withdrawal from composing, and selected works.

Biography noting his education and development, early instrumental skills and compositions, influences and education, major pieces, and a summary list of his works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

Information about performances and recordings of Les Troyens.

Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. Over 20 complete works offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.

A reconstruction of Berlioz's Paris, using original photos of and commentary on buildings associated with Berlioz.

Scores which may be both viewed and played on line as midi files.

Essay: Berlioz was passionate yet suffered from not knowing the difference between good and bad anger, true and false tenderness.--Edward Green

Biography, pictures, and links from the Internet Public Library's Music History 102.

Wikipedia article with biography, legacy, musical influence and works, literary accomplishments, publication, internal references to related people and topics, links, and pictures.

Find A Grave listing with birth and death dates, summary of important works, portrait photo, pictures of tomb, cemetery information, and interactive memorial.

Filmography showing cinematic use of his works with biography and trivia from the Internet Movie Database.

Classica Musica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life, operas and other works, including some libretti, illustrations, links, and MIDI audio files.

Biography, key works, timeline, quotes, recommended recordings, and suggested further resources.

Symphonie fantastique, op. 14 and other freely downloadablemusic in MIDI audio from On Classical/Kunst der Fuge. (paid subscription)

Biographical sketch tracing his movement from outsider to practical definition of French Romanticism, summaries of orchestral, choral, and operatic works, and Naxos discography.

Brief biography and caricature with summaries of orchestral music, choral works, and operas with recommended recordings.

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