Hector Berlioz Musical Style and Contributions

Question 1

How did Berlioz treat pianistic conventions?

Answer 1

Berlioz was not restricted by pianistic conventions,

he freely explored orchestral writing

Question 2

Which writers influenced Berlioz?

Answer 2

<b>Shakespeare
Bryon
Goethe
Victor Hugo
Walter Scott</b>

Question 3

Which Classical composer influenced Berlioz?

Answer 3

Beethoven

through
dramatic power
cyclical elements
addition of chorus

Question 4

How did Berlioz approach orchestration?

Answer 4

original

unusual instrumental effects

Question 5

What was the size of Berlioz’s orchestra like?

Answer 5

expanded size

grandiose performing forces

Question 6

Did Berlioz prefer large-scale forms or small works?

Answer 6

Berlioz referred large-scale forms

symphony, oratorio

Question 7

Did Berlioz embrace programmatic writing?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Who did Berlioz advocate fore the “Music of the Future” with?

Answer 8

Wagner and Liszt

Question 9

What is “Music of the Future” advocated by Berlioz?

Answer 9

a modern aesthetic

embracing progressive chromatic harmony, thematic transformation, and cyclical forms

(a few changes to Classical styles)(mine)