Symphony Fantastique Hector Berlioz

Symphony FantastiqueHector Berlioz

WebThe Romantic PeriodParis became the most important city for Romantic musicIn Romantic music fantasy and expression are more important than balance and symmetry of Classical periodThe composers of the Romantic period sought to createDramaDescribe an emotion Paint a scene

Romantic StyleTexture changed quickly from section to sectionMelody long expansive melody which include unusual modulationsInstruments Orchestras became much biggerForm Usual forms were in use but were extended Features Included wide ranges, modulation to non-related keys, the use of leitmotiv a recurring theme

Berliozs StyleFeatures:Master of orchestrationWould often combine main themes togetherProvided clear musical markings for performanceMelodies very expressive

Symphony FantastiqueSymphony in 5 movements with a recurring theme Idee FixeBerlioz distributed programme notes to the audience We study movement II and IVMovement II is The BallMovement IV is The March to the ScaffoldSecond Movement The Ball Basic DetailsSecond Movement Un Ball A SectionThemeKeyBar1AA Major361BA Major541CA Major661AA Major94Second Movement Un Ball A Section 1ABars 36-54 A Major 16 bar melody on 1st violin

Second Movement Un Ball A Section 1BBar 56-66 A Major 11 bars on 1st violin accompanied by strings and harp

Second Movement Un Ball A Section 1CBars 66 93 A Major 10 bar melody on violin accompanied by viola and cello (2 Phrases)

Second Movement Un Ball A Section 1ABars 94-120 16 bars extended on 1st violin with orchestral accompanied A Major F MajorNo upbeatNo slow down in bar 104Theme extended by 11 barsModulation to F Major

Second Movement Un Ball B Section Idee FixeBars 121- 175 Idee Fixe on 1st Flute and OboeTransition from F Major to A Major

Second Movement Un Ball A1 Section 176-256 ThemeKeyBar1a No lead in 1b 2 harpsA Major1761c A Major2031a - ExtendedA Major233

Link and Coda Bars 257 301Coda Bars 302 368Bar 302 18 bars 1st clarinet Idee Fixe