Hector Berlioz Family Background and Education Flashcards
When was Berlioz alive?
1803 - 1869
Where was Berlioz born?
Côte-Saint-André, near Lyon, France
What does Berlioz’s father do?
he’s a physician
What kind of music studies did Berlioz do at age 12?
He learned to play guitar and flute, but not the piano
What did Berlioz study in Paris on 1821?
he studied Medicine
Did Berlioz stay in Medicine?
No, he lost interest and found his true passion for music
Where did Berlioz do his formal music studies in 1826?
He studied at the Paris Conservatoire
How did Beethoven influence Berlioz?
Beethoven had a long lasting affect on the evolution of Berlioz’s style
Berlioz wrote a biography of Beethoven and a series of essays on the 9 symphonies
What award did Berlioz win in 1830?
Prix de Rome, the highest honor awarded to composition students
