Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique: UMD Symphony Orchestra • IN-PERSON
ABOUT THE EVENT
David Neely, music director
Donald Lee III, piano
Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, employing the power of the orchestra to vividly depict the protagonist's tumultuous journey through love, obsession and madness. Its bold and innovative approach to orchestration, as well as its emotionally charged narrative, make it a landmark work in the Romantic symphonic repertoire, leaving a lasting impact on generations of listeners.