Hector Berlioz

ABOUT HECTOR BERLIOZ

French composer of the Romantic era best remembered for compositions like Symphonie Fantastique and for his influential Treatise on Instrumentation.

Unlike many famous composers, he was not a child prodigy and did not begin studying music until the age of twelve.

He was also a well-known writer and music critic who wrote for publications like Debats.

His father, Louis-Joseph, was a respected physician.

His influence can be heard in the work of later composers like Richard Wagner .