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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 BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Steve Bernard (viola), Nicholas Kok (conductor).

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 3 Aug 200317:00
BBC Radio 3

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  • Hector Berlioz

    Harold en Italie

    Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Steve Bernard (viola), Nicholas Kok (conductor)

Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 Apr 200217:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Sun 3 Aug 200317:00
    BBC Radio 3