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Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique tells the story of a poet's opium-induced dream, in which he sees visions of the object of his unrequited love, who in the music is described by an idée fixe or recurring musical theme. From a ball, to a scene in the country, to the poet's death on the scaffold and finally a wild witches' sabbath, this descriptive music is vivid in its depictions. This recording is conducted by Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen.
Composer: Berlioz
Conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen
Venue: Royal Festival Hall (London)
Date: Sun 28 Sep 2008
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