Experiencing Berlioz
A Listener's Companion
Abstract
Experiencing Berlioz: A Listener’s Companion is an in-depth entrée into the sound world of Hector Berlioz, recognized today as one of the most profoundly original and engaging composers in 19th-century Europe.
Melinda O’Neal offers the non-specialist a pathway into the underlying allure of Berlioz's music. His views on rehearsing and conducting, bumpy career ride and failures, the journey of a work through revisions and editions, and historical performance practices provide a backdrop to discussions of his most significant works.
As O’Neal addresses the motivation and conception, sonic atmosphere, and compositional strategies of key works, she provides a new multifaceted experience not only to music historians and performers but also to any amateur music lover who has ever been entranced by Berlioz’s undeniable musical veracity. As the listener interacts with Berlioz's music, the ear's curiosity and imagination will take flight.
Schlagworte
operas music biography classical music composers- i–xxxiv Preface i–xxxiv
- 1–28 1 Songs 1–28
- 29–56 2 Music for Chorus 29–56
- 57–98 3 Orchestral Music 57–98
- 151–196 5 Operas 151–196
- 197–202 Epilogue 197–202
- 203–210 Appendix A 203–210
- 211–216 Appendix B 211–216
- 217–220 Appendix C 217–220
- 221–222 Appendix D 221–222
- 223–230 Notes 223–230
- 231–240 Glossary 231–240
- 245–248 Selected Listening 245–248
- 249–256 Index 249–256
- 257–257 About the Author 257–257