Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique for Chamber Orchestra
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Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique for Chamber Orchestra

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Discover the evocative power of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” masterfully transcribed for chamber orchestra. This remarkable version preserves the intense emotions and vivid storytelling of the original while adapting the work for a more intimate ensemble. Experience the haunting beauty, dramatic crescendos, and innovative orchestration that have made “Symphonie Fantastique” a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire. Perfect for smaller orchestras, this transcription offers a fresh perspective on Berlioz’s visionary composition, bringing its fantastical narrative and rich musical textures to life in a new and captivating way.

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Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” has been expertly transcribed for chamber orchestra, making this masterpiece of the classical music canon accessible to wider audiences. The orchestration includes flute/piccolo, oboe, two clarinets (with one in Eb), bassoon, two horns, trumpet, two trombones, tuba, timpani/bass drum, percussion, harp, and strings. The score and all parts are 10″x13″. This brilliant work was recorded by the Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava in the Czech Republic and is available on Pro Organo, Naxos, iTunes, and Spotify. Having been performed on three continents, this transcription brings Berlioz’s visionary composition to life for a more intimate ensemble setting. Performed on three continents.

Live performance by the Tapiola Sinfonietta, near Helsinki, Finland, conducted by Tomas Djupsjöbacka

Full Score (48:35):

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, transcribed for chamber orchestra by Michael Drapkin. Score video rendering by Sibelius/NotePerformer.

Live Performance (15:26) Movement I – Reveries-Passions:

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, transcribed for chamber orchestra by Michael Drapkin. Live performance by the Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava.

Live Performance (7:20) Movement II – A Ball:

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, transcribed for chamber orchestra by Michael Drapkin. Live performance by the Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava.

Live Performance (19:04) Movement III – Scene in the Country:

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, transcribed for chamber orchestra by Michael Drapkin. Live performance by the Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava.

Live Performance (7:12) Movement IV – March to the Gallows:

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, transcribed for chamber orchestra by Michael Drapkin. Live performance by the Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava.

Live Performance (11:00) Movement V – Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath:

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, transcribed for chamber orchestra by Michael Drapkin. Live performance by the Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava.

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Weight 8 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 13 × 4 in
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