Hector Berlioz (dec 11, 1803 – mar 8, 1869)
Description:
Hector Berlioz, in full Louis-Hector Berlioz, (born December 11, 1803, La Côte-Saint-André, France—died March 8, 1869, Paris), French composer, critic, and conductor of the Romantic period, known largely for his Symphonie fantastique (1830), the choral symphony Roméo et Juliette (1839), and the dramatic piece La Damnation de Faust (1846). His last years were marked by fame abroad and hostility at home.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 11, 1803
mar 8, 1869
~ 65 years