Word: berlioz
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SCARFED UP: Can watching scarfs being jerked around underwater for 50 minutes be fun? Puppeteer Basil Twist makes it so in his New York City show with a Fantasia-like dance to Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. It's classical music's answer to rock's laser shows...
During the last week of 1999, much of the rejoicing in this vibrant metropolis will be expressed musically. Beethoven, Strauss (Richard and both Johanns) and Berlioz will be featured on classical programs around the city. At the tall Funkturm, the city's radio tower, swing, pop and disco musicians will entertain an expected 2,250 revelers. (The price tag, per person, is around...
...Berlioz is the founder of modern orchestration." (Music...
After intermission, the final work, Te Deum, brought the audience to its feet with thunderous applause. This piece utilized a tenor, a full choir and a children's chorus. Its seven movements are taken from a liturgical text; Berlioz composed this piece soon after his father's death, which may have influenced his subject choice. After the grand introduction, Berlioz moves into some of the most beautiful melodies of his whole repertoire. Daring and original, this work demonstrates his mature style, his full mastery of blending orchestral and choral sounds...
...Deum for a sweeping, magnificent performance. Mr. Christie's skillful organ playing added a lovely tone to the entire work. The children's choir was adorable, and sang with great enthusiasm. Overall, this was an excellent concert, and kudos go to all musicians involved in bringing Berlioz's music to life...