La Chambre Philharmonique with Michèle Losier

Gareth Davies, Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, talks about the furious scramble to keep up with Colin Davis performing Berlioz’s great hallucinatory symphony.

The background to Berlioz' great song cycle Les Nuits d’été with a musical analysis and playlist

Sir Roger Norrington explores the history of “the first truly Romantic score in history” and recounts his experiences performing it. 

Berlioz had a rather trying time while he was composing Symphonie fantastique. Here, we take a look at his amorous obsessions.