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French Composer Hector Berlioz Died On This Day in 1869 [ON-THIS-DAY]

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French romantic composer Hector Berlioz died on this day in 1869 – 149 years ago

French romantic composer Hector Berlioz died on this day in 1869 – 149 years ago.

His signature works include 'Symphonie Fantastique' and 'Grande Messe des Morts'.

Berlioz's major contribution to the string repertoire is his viola obbligato 'Harold in Italy' – originally commissioned by Niccolò Paganini.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK6iAxe0oEc&showinfo=0&autohide=1

BERLIOZ | SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE | MARISS JANSONS & BAVARIAN RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | 2013

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