Hector Berlioz: A French Composer
Hector Berlioz was a French composer who holds a very unique place in the
musical history. He was one of the most original great composers, and also an
innovator as a practical musician. He was sent to Paris by his father to study
medicine, but instead of studding medicine he decided he wanted to study music
and he supported himself by writing his own music and giving lessons. He went on
to a compose works so that he can showcased the innovativeness and search for
expression that were hallmarks of romanticism. In 1826, He enrolled at the Paris
conservatoire. After a year Berlioz saw Harriet Smithson. In the role of Ophelia and
he became captivated by the Irish actress. His ardor inspired the symphonie
fantastique. That piece broke
musical history. He was one of the most original great composers, and also an
innovator as a practical musician. He was sent to Paris by his father to study
medicine, but instead of studding medicine he decided he wanted to study music
and he supported himself by writing his own music and giving lessons. He went on
to a compose works so that he can showcased the innovativeness and search for
expression that were hallmarks of romanticism. In 1826, He enrolled at the Paris
conservatoire. After a year Berlioz saw Harriet Smithson. In the role of Ophelia and
he became captivated by the Irish actress. His ardor inspired the symphonie
fantastique. That piece broke