Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
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Berlioz's *Symphonie fantastique* is a groundbreaking 1830 Romantic program symphony renowned for its vivid orchestration and dramatic depiction of an artist’s opium-induced visions.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Symphonie fantastique | 3 |
| Berlioz Symphonie fantastique canonical | 1 |
| Symphonie fantastique (ballet) | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
orchestral work
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program symphony ⓘ symphony ⓘ |
| approximateDuration | 50 minutes ⓘ |
| catalogueNumber | Op. 14 ⓘ |
| composer | Hector Berlioz ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| dateOfComposition | 1830 ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Nicholas I of Russia
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surface form:
Nicolas I, Emperor of Russia
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| genre |
Romantic music
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program music ⓘ symphonic music ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
early landmark of Romantic program symphony
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influential in development of orchestration ⓘ |
| influenced |
Franz Liszt
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Richard Wagner ⓘ later Romantic orchestral writing ⓘ |
| inspiration | Hector Berlioz’s infatuation with Harriet Smithson ⓘ |
| keyOfFifthMovement | C major ⓘ |
| keyOfFirstMovement | C minor ⓘ |
| keyOfFourthMovement | G minor ⓘ |
| keyOfSecondMovement | A major ⓘ |
| keyOfThirdMovement | F major ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | French ⓘ |
| movement |
Marche au supplice
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Rêveries – Passions ⓘ Scène aux champs ⓘ Songe d’une nuit de sabbat ⓘ The Ball ⓘ
surface form:
Un bal
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| notableFor |
innovative orchestration
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programmatic depiction of an opium dream ⓘ use of idée fixe ⓘ |
| numberOfMovements | 5 ⓘ |
| orchestrationFeature |
col legno strings in the fifth movement
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expanded percussion section ⓘ large Romantic orchestra ⓘ prominent use of ophicleide or tuba ⓘ use of E-flat clarinet ⓘ use of bells in the finale ⓘ |
| period | Romantic era ⓘ |
| placeOfPremiere | Paris ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Hector Berlioz ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie ⓘ |
| structureCharacteristic | cyclical use of idée fixe theme ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | life and hallucinations of an artist ⓘ |
| subtitle | Épisode de la vie d’un artiste ⓘ |
| title |
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
self-link
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surface form:
Symphonie fantastique
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| yearOfPremiere | 1830 ⓘ |
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this entity surface form:
Symphonie fantastique
subject surface form:
Symphonie fantastique
this entity surface form:
Symphonie fantastique
this entity surface form:
Symphonie fantastique (ballet)
this entity surface form:
Symphonie fantastique