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 Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:25 pm
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.
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Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:18 am
I never knew he played the timpani!
But yes, great composer. Ever listen to Harold in Italy?
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Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:34 pm
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.
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:03 pm
I love listening to Berlioz's Requiem. You should definitely check it out.
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