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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 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales, Steve Bernard (viola), Nicholas Kok (conductor).

45 minutes

Music Played

  • Hector Berlioz

    Harold en Italie

    Performers: 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales, Steve Bernard (viola), Nicholas Kok (conductor)

Broadcasts

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