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Berlioz: Harold en Italie

Few composers were more adventurous and unorthodox than Hector Berlioz. Harold en Italie - inspired by the Byron's poetry - was certainly no exception. Chris de Souza explores this unusual work.

When it came to writing symphonies, few were more adventurous and unorthodox as Hector Berlioz. Harold en Italie - inspired by the poetry of Lord Byron - was certainly no exception. Chris de Souza explores this unusual work with the help of musical examples specially recorded by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales, Steve Bernard (viola), Nicholas Kok (conductor).

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 3 Aug 2003 17:00

Music Played

  • Hector Berlioz

    Harold en Italie

    Performers: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales, Steve Bernard (viola), Nicholas Kok (conductor)

Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 Apr 2002 17:00
  • Sun 3 Aug 2003 17:00