Where's all the Berlioz fans?

[metamorphize]

Come on now, there's got to be SOMEONE out there who likes this guy. Like, even his personal life was so interesting. Who couldn't love an overdramatic, opium-addict, timpani-playing composer. heart

My favourite song by him is probably his 'Recitative and Prayer', from 'Grand Symphony For Band'. I've never found a copy of it, but I played it for my university audition and I really liked it.

And of course, there's Symphony Fantastique. My favourite movement has to be the last one, 'Song of A Witches Sabbath'. It just has such amazing trombone parts.  

[liebestraume]

I never knew he played the timpani!

But yes, great composer. Ever listen to Harold in Italy?  

[metamorphize]

Once or twice, but only with it playing in the background. I've not yet taken the time to sit down and just listen to it.  

[fuzzym]

I love listening to Berlioz's Requiem. You should definitely check it out.