Louis Hector Berlioz (December 11, 1803 - March 8, 1869) was a French Romantic composer, best known for his compositions "Symphonie Fantastique" (first performed in 1830) and "Grande Messe des Morts (Requiem)." Berlioz made great contributions to the modern orchestra with his "Treatise on Instrumentation" and by utilizing huge orchestral forces for his works, sometimes calling for over 1000 performers. Wikipedia
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Peu aprs la redcouverte de la Messe Solennelle de Berlioz (1992), les ditions Brenreiter octroyrent au jeune chef dorchestre franais Jean-Paul Penin l'exclusivit de la recration franaise de l'uvre. penin.berlioz.free.fr
Hector Berlioz Birth: Dec. 11, 1803 Death: Mar. 8, 1869 Composer of astonishing originality,who made dramatic innovations in harmony and orchestration. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89
This section is intended to provide the texts and libretti of Berliozs vocal music, including his operas, masses, songs and other works accompanied with voices. www.hberlioz.com/Libretti/