Fact file
| Year of birth | 1803 |
| Year of death | 1869 |
| Nationality | France |
| Period | Romantic |
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ParisBerlioz / Messe des morts
Berlioz: Requiem "Grande Messe des morts", Op.5
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France; Nicolas Fink; Michael Spyres; Chœur de Radio France; Mikko Franck
GuildfordMusical Glories of France
Saint-Saëns, Duruflé, Berlioz
Southern Pro Musica; Katherine Dienes-Williams; Guildford Cathedral Choir; Jonathan Willcocks
Palma de MallorcaTemporada Sinfónica
Mozart, Bizet, Borne, Berlioz
Academia Sinfónica; Pablo Mielgo; Emmanuel Pahud
StockholmHerbert Blomstedt conducts
Berwald, Berlioz
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra; Herbert Blomstedt
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Dreams and nightmares from BBCSSO at Sage Gateshead
Breezy Ravel from Steven Osborne and a clear warning about the dangers of drug-taking from the BBCSSO at Sage Gateshead.
Brilliant “Images and Dreams” from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Mixed performances from Poole but with an unforgettable Berlioz Symphonie fantastique that was both illuminating and electrifying.
Spellbinding Schumann from Gardiner and the LSO
With Gardiner’s eye for detail, the LSO triumph in a concert that marks the start of a new Schumann symphony cycle.
Unspectacular Mahler and Berlioz from Dudamel
A program juxtaposing music by Mahler and Berlioz didn't fully convey these musicians' abilities.
From Naxos to Carthage: Ancient Classical Tales from Karen Cargill and the Scottish Ensemble
Mezzo soprano Karen Cargill and the Scottish Ensemble guest-led by Matthew Truscott in a programme of music from Purcell to Stravinsky all inspired by tales from Ancient Greece.
List of works
La Mort d'Ophélie, H92Béatrice et Bénédict: overtureChant du BonheurDéfilé du Ballet de l' Opéra de ParisHarold in Italy, Op.16L'Enfance du Christ, Op.25La Mort de CléopâtreLe Corsaire, Op.21: OvertureLe carnaval romain, Op.9Les Francs-Juges: overture, Op.3Les Nuits d'été, Op.7Les Nuits d'été: Villanelle, Op.7 no.1Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op.14bisLélio: Fantaisie sur la Tempête de ShakespearePetit oiseau, Op.13 no.2Requiem "Grande Messe des morts", Op.5Roman Carnival Overture, Op.9Roméo et Juliette, choral symphonyRoméo et Juliette, choral symphony, Op.17: Love SceneSymphonie fantastique, Op.14The Damnation of Faust (La Damnation de Faust)The Damnation of Faust, Op.24: Marche hongroiseThe Trojans (Les Troyens)The Trojans (Les Troyens): Ah! Ah! Je vais mourir! … Adieu, fière citéThe Trojans (Les Troyens): OvertureThe Trojans (Les Troyens): Royal huntThe Trojans (Les Troyens): StormTristiaZaïde: Bolero