1. Initiation (1803–1830); 2. Innovation (1830–1848); 3. Introspection (1848–1869); Afterword.
Tells the story of Berlioz, the greatest French composer of the nineteenth century.
'One of the pleasures of The Life of Berlioz, by Peter Bloom, lies in the seamless way the author outlines the historical and cultural background. This book will be enjoyed by anyone interested in the period, not just in music.' The Times Literary Supplement 'Bloom brings fresh information and perspectives in a triumph of concentration entirely readable and compelling.' The Musical Times
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