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Symphonie Fantastique

American  
[san-faw-nee fahn-tas-teek] / sɛ̃ fɔ ni fɑ̃ tasˈtik /

noun

  1. a programmatic symphony (1830–31) in five movements by Hector Berlioz.


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The "Symphonie Fantastique" was brisk, effusive, exquisitely colored, graciously phrased — and irresistible joyous.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2014

The next year, Bringuier auditioned with "Symphonie Fantastique" and was selected over a large number of older candidates to become Salonen's assistant with the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2014

The next night, he performs a Liszt-heavy program, including a Liszt transcription of Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique," as part of the UW President's Piano Series.

From Seattle Times Jan. 28, 2013

Davis has issued superb versions of the Symphonie Fantastique, L'Enfance du Christ, Beatrice and Benedict, Harold in Italy and a collection of overtures.

From Time Magazine Archive

From my perch—that is the only thing to call it—I applauded with feverish joy the overture of Tannhauser, the Symphonie Fantastique, in short the music of my gods: Wagner and Berlioz.

From My Recollections by Massenet, Jules

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