Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14

Composer: Berlioz, Hector

Conductor: Jansons, Mariss

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Producer: Smaczny, Paul

Television Director: Coles, Bob

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Catalogue Number: EuroArts5615

UPC: 880242561589

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Introducing Masterpieces of Classical Music is an informative and entertaining guide to some of the most important symphonic works of music history. As well as featuring a complete concert performance, it also includes an insightful documentary, in which an expert presenter guides the viewer through the structure of the music. Renowned scholar Wulf Konold discusses Berlioz's life and the dramatic circumstances surrounding the composition of the Symphonie fantastique. A detailed description of the programme, quotations from contemporary critics, as well as plentiful musical examples, help to bring this surreal masterpiece vividly to life.