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Fantastic Symphony

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Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 10:45
A music that doesn't need any explanation, that one understands all by itself? That's what the French composer Hector Berlioz wanted when he wrote his "Symphonie Fantastique." He was heartbroken and composed his experiences directly into the music. In fact, while listening, we can imagine someone falling in love, experiencing happiness with their beloved woman, and how love fails. But of course, there are still some open questions - how does Berlioz manage to create so many different timbres? What... Read full text

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Anja BihlmaierConductor
Malte ArkonaModerator
Magdalena BrouwerModerator
Michael KubeConcept
Dresdner Philharmonie

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Hector Berlioz"Symphonie fantastique"
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