Episode 4
Donald Macleod tells the story of Berlioz's extensive wanderings around Europe, as he tried to make a living as a composer and conductor.
On the morning of 4th September 1842, Harriet Smithson (Berlioz's wife) woke up to find that her husband had gone off on tour while she slept, leaving her with their 8 year old son. Berlioz was away for five months, and this was just the first of many international trips. Donald Macleod tells the story of Berlioz's extensive wanderings around Europe, as he tried to make a living as a composer and conductor, and to drum up interest in his music.
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Hector Berlioz
Les Nuits d'ete Op.7 for voice and piano or orchestra
Conductor: Colin DAVIS Performer: Jessye NORMAN - Soprano Performer: London S O.
- Philips.
- 412 4932.
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Hector Berlioz
Le Jeune patre breton - romance Op.13`4 vers. for voice, horn ad lib and piano
Performer: Arthur SCHOONDERWOERD - Fortepiano Performer: Claude MAURY - Horn Performer: Jerome CORREAS - Baritone
- ALPHA.
- 0-24.
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Hector Berlioz
Grande messe des morts Op.5
Performer: Paul MCCREESH - Director Performer: Ensemble Wroclaw
- Signum.
- SIGCD280.
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Hector Berlioz
Le Chasseur danois Op.19`6 vers. for voice and orch.
Conductor: John Eliot GARDINER Performer: Gilles CACHEMAILLE - Bass Performer: Lyon Opera Orchestra
- MUSIFRANCE.
- 2292-45517 2.
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Hector Berlioz
Zaide (Bolero) Op.19`1 vers. for sop. and orch
Conductor: John Eliot GARDINER Performer: Brigitte FOURNIER - Soprano Performer: Lyon Opera Orchestra
- MUSIFRANCE.
- 2292-45517 2.
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie fantastique Op.14
Conductor: Robin TICCIATI Performer: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
- LINN.
- CKD 400.
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Hector Berlioz
Beatrice et Benedict - opera in 2 acts Op.27 [libretto after Shakespeare]
Conductor: Colin DAVIS Performer: Janet BAKER - Mezzo-soprano (Beatrice) Performer: Jules BASTIN - Bass (Somarone) Performer: London S O. Performer: John Alldis Choir
- PHILIPS.
- 456-143-2.
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- Thu 9 Aug 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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