Orchestre de Paris, Klaus Mäkelä

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Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique: The demon symphony

Bachtrack, 16th April

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.

Berlioz 150: The Amazing Fantastique

Sir Roger Norrington, 4th February

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

Bachtrack top ten: Piano Concertos

Danny Riley, 11th October

We take a look at the ten most popular piano concertos of recent years.

The story of Symphonie Fantastique

Danny Riley, 4th September

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

Klaus Mäkelä retrouve le vrai visage de la Symphonie fantastique

Alain Lompech, 5th December

Après une première partie de concert un peu déroutante en compagnie de Mitsuko Uchida, le chef finlandais et son orchestre ont livré une version d'anthologie du chef-d'œuvre de Berlioz.

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