Music Fueled By Desire Hector Berlioz Symphony Fantastique

The Programme

IN THREE DIFFERENT VERSIONS of the program, we see that Berlioz changed his story in subtle ways. Some of these changes refer to Harriet. Do they reflect Berlioz’s own changing feelings for his heroine?

Explore three versions of the program as they pertain to each version of Harriet.


What's Your Impression?

How much do these different fictional descriptions of Harriet tell us about Berlioz's real feelings towards her?
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