Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette, H 73, Op. 17
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- Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
- Editor: D. Kern Holoman
- Format: Full Score
- Instrumentation: SATB Solos, Orchestra, Double Choir (SATB + SATB)
- Work: Roméo et Juliett, H 73, Op. 17
- Binding: Hardcover
- Work Language: French
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- Size: 10.2 x 13.0 inches
- Pages: 439
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
For his third symphony "Roméo et Juliette" (1839) Berlioz turned to his greatest literary passion, Shakespeare, drawing once again on his own most fervent experiences. Berlioz's discovery of Shakespeare in 1827 had been overwhelming not only for the dramatic force of the poetry and drama, but also because the leading actress of the company, Harriet Smithson, immediately won his heart. She later became his wife.
He began to think seriously about composing some kind of musical "Romeo and Juliet" but it was not realised until 1839. The symphony is scored for double chorus (to represent the two warring families), solo voices as secondary characters, with the lovers themselves represented by the orchestra.
Contents: - Appendix 1: Translations of Berlioz's Avant-propos and Observations - Appendix 2: Garrick's dénouement - Appendix 3: Readings abandoned in 1839 - Appendix 4: Readings abandoned in 1846 - Appendix 5: Readings revised in 1848-54 - Appendix 6: Readings revised in 1854-57 - Zur Ausgabe and Vorwort (englisch/französisch/deutsch) - Vorwort and Hinweise des Komponisten (französisch) - Kritischer Bericht (englisch) - 7 Faksimiles
Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette, H 73, Op. 17
